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Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… translate into innovative approaches for treating human disease and improving human health. Comparative genomics also … and behavior to metabolism and susceptibility to disease. These studies are uncovering new behavioral, … genomics to reveal the genomic underpinnings of disease in animals with the hope of gaining new insights into …
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Cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity.
… cells can be used in experiments aimed at understanding disease and developing new treatments for disease. To date, there is no evidence that human embryos … be possible to learn more about the molecular causes of disease by studying embryonic stem cell lines from cloned …
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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.
… - in a particular gene's DNA may contribute to a certain disease. However, it can be very difficult to develop a test … an individual possesses a mutation for a particular disease, a scientist first obtains a sample of DNA from the …
News Release
NHGRI, NMNH and the NIH Foundation will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally.
… Hax: Ask Me About Health, Genetics, and Dealing with Disease ~ A discussion of questions submitted in advance from …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… to track inheritance in families and susceptibility to disease, so scientists are working hard to develop a … the causes of common illness like diabetes or heart disease. STS: STS stands for sequence tagged site, a short …
News Release
April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
… into better methods of prevention, treatment and cure of disease for all.” Joining Dr. Collins in the symposium is … into better methods of prevention, treatment and cure of disease for all. A featured element of the symposium will be …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… is connected to physical traits, like eye color, and disease. Researchers funded by the National Human Genome … understanding of how the genome gives rise to health and disease will aid the development of new treatments, … plays in the development of research tools and potential disease treatments. Homologous recombination The earliest …
News Release
NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
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A transcriptome is a collection of all the gene readouts present in a cell.
… behaviors of various cells and tissues, both in health and disease. By collecting and comparing transcriptomes of … normal level of gene activity may reflect or contribute to disease. In addition, transcriptomes may enable researchers …
Media Advisory
NHGRI hosts a Reddit AMA with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., and her research group.
… genome in individual cells and tissues in both healthy and disease states. Work like this will develop the precise …