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Epigenomics is a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome.
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DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that make up the DNA molecule.
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A DNA microarray is a tool used to determine whether the DNA from a particular individual contains a mutation in genes.
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the biological instructions that make each species unique.
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Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
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Cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity.
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
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Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
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Chromosome abnormalities can either be numerical or structural and usually occur when there is an error in cell division.
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.