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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
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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.
… 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 …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… and values of NHGRI. … Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project gave us the ability to read nature's complete …  1984-86 Early meetings assess the feasibility of a Human Genome Project. More + 1984-86 In December 1984, the U.S. … is James D. Watson, who co-discovered the double helical structure of DNA.  1989-1990 The NIH and Department of …
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 …
Infographic
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% …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
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 …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… discriminatory use of genetic information.  2000 Human Genome Project releases a rough draft of the sequence of the human genome. More + 2000 In 2000, during the 106th Congress, the … of Congress. In the same year, on June 26, 2000, the Human Genome Project – an international research effort to produce …