> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://genomes.gitbook.io/genomes.io-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://genomes.gitbook.io/genomes.io-docs/background.md).

# Background

- [Basics of genomics](https://genomes.gitbook.io/genomes.io-docs/background/basics-of-genomics.md): Introduction to genomic science and reasons to have your whole genome sequenced.
- [Genetic reports](https://genomes.gitbook.io/genomes.io-docs/background/genetic-reports.md): This page will explain how genetic reports received for sequencing with our providers work.
- [Data security](https://genomes.gitbook.io/genomes.io-docs/background/data-security.md): Reasons to protect your genomic data and description of our methods to ensure highest level of security and privacy.
- [$GENOME](https://genomes.gitbook.io/genomes.io-docs/background/usdgenome.md)