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Fact Sheet
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is an essential molecule that performs many roles in the cell, from carrying the instructions to make proteins to regulating genes.
… from the archive. The DNA stores all the necessary information for an organism, and the RNA replicates and distributes pieces of this information as needed. … How is RNA made? RNA molecules are … This results in a strand of RNA that carries the information encoded in the DNA, and this information helps …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 8, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., looks back on the success of the Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition as it came to a close in November.
… Life’s Code website will continue to be a source of information about the field of genomics. The site houses … at Northwestern University, and discuss the use of this technology, its limitations, how it can advance genomics … complex topic. Check the NHGRI events page for additional information about this event. … Genomics Research Virtual …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… of these letters (i.e., the DNA sequence) encodes the information that instructs each cell what to do and when to … Without additional analyses, that process does not provide information about the parental origin of each genomic … professionals are increasingly learning how to use information about patients’ genomic variants to manage their …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… long hospital stays. It is important to obtain specific information about the clinical trial or therapy you are … ask to speak with a genetic counselor if you need more information. … Every person’s experience may be different. … issues, may arise. Visit our resource page for additional information on how to combat common issues in the caregiver …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium's publishing of a collection of papers that reported the first truly complete sequence of the human genome.
… discover over 2 million additional genomic variants. Such information is valuable for gaining a comprehensive view … T2T consortium co-chair Karen Miga, Ph.D. , discuss the technology development that led to completing the human … follow us on Twitter #DNADay. … The NHGRI Genome Technology Program’s recently funded Technology Development …
Educational Resources
A restriction enzyme is an enzyme isolated from bacteria that cuts DNA molecules at specific sequences.
… to certain laboratory methods, including recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering. … A restriction enzyme is …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… FHIR’s ability to exchange genomics and genomics-related information among discrete healthcare systems? For example, … syntactic gaps related to the representation of genomic information in existing clinical data standards and models” … the recently appointed chief of NHGRI’s intramural Genome Technology Branch, Eric Green, proposed the idea of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 5, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., pays tribute to one of NHGRI’s founding staff members and current leaders, Bettie Graham, Ph.D., as she reached a truly remarkable milestone: 50 years of service in the federal government.
… recording metadata (i.e., data that provides relevant information about the data), using commonly accepted data … they plan to use. In addition, the draft supplemental information to the NIH Policy for Data Management and … scientific program management of grants related to mapping technology and the application of mass spectrometry to DNA …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and Dr. Alondra Nelson will serve … analyses of the draft human genome sequence revealed information about the number of genes, mutation rates, and … mysteries to be explored in the decades ahead. For more information about the history of the Human Genome Project, …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… pointed out that “as we learn to read and interpret information coded in the living and evolving genomic history … check the National DNA Day webpage for the most up-to-date information. … NIH recently released its Fiscal Years … see the Funding Opportunity Announcement for additional information. … Formally established in 2020, the Global …