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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are reducing the cost of genome sequencing by a million-fold.
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Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to "amplify" small segments of DNA.
… amounts of a sample of DNA are necessary for molecular and genetic analyses, studies of isolated pieces of DNA are … bacteria or viruses (particularly AIDS), and diagnosis of genetic disorders.   … To amplify a segment of DNA using …
About NHGRI
Answers to frequently asked questions on how the NHGRI receives and uses its funding.
… hears testimony from public witnesses such as experts in genetic research or representatives of genetic disease advocacy groups. After listening to the … or conferences on subjects of immediate importance to genetic research and researchers. You can make a contribution …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
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A knockout mouse is a laboratory mouse in which researchers have inactivated an existing gene by replacing it or disrupting it with an artificial piece of DNA.
… Because the artificial DNA is inactive, bearing only a genetic tag, or "reporter gene," designed for use in …
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DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that make up the DNA molecule.
… DNA molecule. The sequence tells scientists the kind of genetic information that is carried in a particular DNA … Diseases Program use DNA sequencing to try to identify the genetic causes of rare diseases. Other researchers are …
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The X chromosome is part of sexual development and many other biological processes, including how some cats get their distinctive coat colors.
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Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… many varieties, providing critical data for understanding genetic variation. DNA sequencing centers supported by NHGRI …
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Estimated cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… sequencing, including technology development, physical and genetic mapping, model organism genome mapping and …