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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… & You  infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives. The … supports your health decisions GENOME is just a fancy word for all your DNA Your GENOME contains all the instructions … Group … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Resources NHGRI Fact Sheets (In English and Spanish) NHGRI …
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An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.
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November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
… Additional Resources … November is Family Health History Awareness …
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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.
… that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying … an X chromosome.   The X and Y chromosomes are central for the process of sexual development, but other genes … of repetitive DNA , which is particularly dif cult for researchers to study. Specialized DNA sequencing and …
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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.
… called autosomes .    The X and Y chromosomes are central for the process of sexual development, but other genes … the X chromosome contains many genes important for various biological processes.    The X chromosome is … color patterns from the X chromosome, which has the genes for orange and black fur. Calico cats have two X chromosomes, …