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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is an essential molecule that performs many roles in the cell, from carrying the instructions to make proteins to regulating genes.
… from the archive. The DNA stores all the necessary information for an organism, and the RNA replicates and distributes pieces of this information as needed.   … How is RNA made? RNA molecules are … This results in a strand of RNA that carries the information encoded in the DNA, and this information helps …
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Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… of these letters (i.e., the DNA sequence) encodes the information that instructs each cell what to do and when to … Without additional analyses, that process does not provide information about the parental origin of each genomic … professionals are increasingly learning how to use information about patients’ genomic variants to manage their …
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With increasing complexity in genomic data, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes.
… algorithm takes a dataset and finds patterns and critical information by imitating how a human brain’s neurons interact … tools that can handle, extract and interpret the valuable information hidden within this large trove of data. …
Event
Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new Human Genome Reference Program beginning in fiscal year 2020.
… for reference representations, informatic development, and technology development. … Online … Human Genome Reference …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… Provides tools, resources, and curriculum about genomics, technology, and the impact of genomics.   Other Resources …
Policy Issues
En una decisión histórica en junio de 2013, el Tribunal Supremo determinó que el ADN en su forma natural no puede ser patentado.
… con la Oficina de Transferencia de Tecnología ( Office of Technology Transfer ) del NIH para elaborar las  Directrices …
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DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that make up the DNA molecule.
… The sequence tells scientists the kind of genetic information that is carried in a particular DNA segment. For example, scientists can use sequence information to determine which stretches of DNA contain genes … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genome Technology Program and its Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology …
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​Un estudio de asociación en todo el genoma es un enfoque que incluye el escaneo o búsqueda rápida de marcadores en todos los conjuntos completos de ADN​. ​
… de Biotecnología ( National Center for Biotechnology Information , NCBI), una parte de la Biblioteca Nacional de … Información de Asociación Genética ( Genetic Association Information Network , GAIN), para financiar estudios de …
Policy Issues
Hay leyes y políticas que sirven para proteger la privacidad de la información genómica de un individuo.
… Antidiscriminatoria sobre Información Genética ( Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act , GINA) para restringir el … en 1966, la Ley de Libertad de Información ( Freedom of Information Act , FOIA) fue la primera ley estadounidense …
Policy Issues
Revisions to the Common Rule modernize, simplify, and enhance oversight for human subjects research in the United States.
… the definition of the terms "identifiable private information" and "identifiable biospecimen." It also requires … by investigators to generate identifiable private information or identifiable biospecimens." The departments … begin with a concise and focused presentation of the key information that is most likely to assist a prospective …