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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 …

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Your Genome & You Infographic

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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Genomic Data Sharing Policies: Global Challenges and Innovative Solutions for Sharing Human Genomic Data

Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.

… a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. While many recognize that sharing genomic … a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. … Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. … Events …

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Infographic: Completing the human genome sequence

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% …

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IGVF Consortium Pre-Application Webinar - September 3, 2020

NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 3, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).

… of Regulatory Element and Gene Activity in Relationship to Genome Function (UM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Application … … Webinar Materials … Contacts … The National Human Genome Research Institute will host a pre-application …

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IGVF Consortium Pre-Application Webinar - September 9, 2020

NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 9, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).

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X Chromosome Infographic

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 …

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Historically Speaking: Intersecting Race, DNA, And Demography

The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for understanding race.

… Institutes of Health and support from the National Human Genome Research Institute. … Virtual … Historically Speaking: …