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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.

… health and supports your health decisions GENOME is just a fancy word for all your DNA Your GENOME contains all the instructions … sunlight or nature) affects your genome. We are learning new things about the human genome every day. Developed by the …

About Genomics

Human Genome Project Timeline

An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.

… achievements, Dr. Watson’s career was also punctuated by a number of offensive and scientifically erroneous comments … us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline lists key moments from … hold the " Genome Sequencing Workshop " in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to assess the feasibility of pursuing a Human …

Infographic

Infographic: Completing the human genome sequence

An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.

… the human genome sequence? The Human Genome Project ended in 2003, but genomic researchers had not yet determined every … 92% of the sequence at that time. Why did they stop there? A woman sees an incomplete human genome sequence, with A, C, … place. Over the past two decades, researchers developed new technologies to read longer stretches of DNA - from only …

Infographic

Y Chromosome Infographic

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 … and disease. 11 Neat Facts About the Y chromosome In the nucleus of each cell, DNA packaged in thread-like … . In fertilization, sperm can contribute either an X or a Y chromosome, while eggs always contribute an X chromosome. …

Policy Issues

Timeline of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.

… first introduced into the U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking … Louise Slaughter , a Congresswoman and scientist from New York, introduces a bill called H.R. 2748 , "Genetic … prohibit the use of genetic information to set premiums for health insurance. Finally, the bill would ban health …

Timeline

Eugenics: Its Origin and Development (1883 - Present)

A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.

… Gregor Mendel to support the idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as …

Infographic

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.

… coat colors. … 10 Neat Facts About the X Chromosome In the nucleus of a human cell, each DNA molecule is packaged into a long, … called autosomes . The X and Y chromosomes are central for the process of sexual development, but other genes …