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Among the 24 chromosomes that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying the Y and its unusual features to better understand human health and disease.
… Among the 24 chromosomes that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying the Y and its unusual … of sexual development, but other genes throughout the genome play a role. This complex process gives rise to the …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… The  Your Genome & You  infographic introduces the basics of genetics … lives. The infographic was designed by the National Human Genome Research Institute's Community Engagement in Genomics … PDF     Text in the infographic: Knowing about your genome helps you understand your health and supports your …
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An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.
… Why was it so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence? The Human Genome Project ended in 2003, but genomic researchers had not … yet determined every last base (or letter) of the human genome sequence. Instead, they had only completed about 92% …
Event
NHGRI and George Mason University's Institute for Digital InnovAtion co-host the Computational Genomics Conference, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
Event
NHGRI's History of Genomics Program will host a one-day conference to explore and celebrate the work of David Depew on July 29, 2021.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) History of Genomics Program …
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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.
… each DNA molecule is packaged into a long, thread-like structure called a chromosome . Most human cells contain 23 … of sexual development, but other genes throughout the genome play a role. This complex process gives rise to the … X chromosome gets condensed into a small, dense structure in the nucleus, and is called a Barr body. Because …