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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 …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline lists key moments from … at developing the scientific approaches, technologies, and resources needed to map and sequence the human genome.   1992 … establish rapid prepublication data release as the norm in genomics and other fields. Project leaders reconvene in …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.
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 … 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 …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
… support the idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as … trends that misuse genetics and, through its association, genomics, this timeline highlights key moments in the … a focus on the American eugenics movement. … Additional Resources … Eugenics: Its Origin and Development (1883 - …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… prohibit the use of genetic information to set premiums for health insurance. Finally, the bill would ban health … the companion bill to H.R. 2748, S. 1694 , in the Senate. For a bill to become a law, it must pass both chambers of … , S. 1053 ). This same year marks a historical moment for genomics. On April 14th, 2003, the International Human Genome …
Infographic
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, …