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Fact Sheets
Cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity.
… biological entity. The copied material, which has the same genetic makeup as the original, is referred to as a clone. … identical DNA . Identical twins have nearly the same genetic makeup as each other, but they are genetically … one organism, often referred to as "foreign DNA," into the genetic material of a carrier called a vector. Examples of …
Fact Sheets
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cell.
… provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cells, including specific … a variety of chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic mutations. … FISH is useful, for example, to help a … probes" to determine whether an individual is missing genetic material from a particular chromosome. Whole …
For Teachers
A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus.
… A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus. It also may refer to the genetic material found in a community of microbes. … … for Teaching the Microbiome … A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, …
News Release
Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… developed with input from an editorial board of nurses, genetic counselors, physicians, physician assistants and … for Molecular Pathology , the National Society of Genetic Counselors , the American College of Clinical … including: Genomic Technologies for Oncology Researchers Genetic Testing Registry Training Residents in Genomics …
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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
News Release
On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), … and her work on GINA helped to create protections against genetic discrimination with health insurance and employment. … allow patients and research participants to undergo genetic and genomic testing without fear that their results …
News Release
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
Event
NHGRI hosts a virtual Q&A with science journalist Angela Saini, author of “Superior: The Return of Race Science” on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
… Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetic and NHGRI In 2019, journalist Angela Saini released …
Event
On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion exploring a constant tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider interactions to research engagement with marginalized communities.
… and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion - Genetic Paternalism: Striking the Balance Between Expert … engagement with marginalized communities. … Online … Genetic Paternalism: Striking the Balance Between Expert …
Outreach
The USA Science and Engineering Festival is an opportunity to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities.
… DNA from strawberries using everyday household items. Genetic Trait Tree Do you have a hitchhiker’s thumb? Do you … traits compares with family members and friends. Go to the Genetic Trait Tree . The CRISPR Corner Are you familiar … of certain CRISPR-Cas9 applications. Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms Take a tour of the Talking Glossary of Genetic …