Glycomics is the study of carbohydrates, specifically focusing on the structure and function of glycans, which are complex sugar molecules. These glycans play crucial roles in various biological processes, including cell recognition, signaling, and immune responses. Understanding glycomics helps researchers explore how these sugars influence health and disease. Researchers in glycomics often use techniques like mass spectrometry and chromatography to analyze glycan structures. This field is closely related to glycobiology, which examines the biological significance of glycans, and has applications in areas such as drug development and biotechnology.