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Educational Resources
A first degree relative is a family member who shares about 50 percent of their genes with a particular individual in a family.
… is a family member who shares about half of their genetic information with specific other individuals in their family. …
Educational Resources
An exon is the portion of a gene that codes for amino acids.
… mRNA molecule. Some exons are coding, in that they contain information for making a protein, whereas others are …
Virtual Exhibit
The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… endless lines of letters with “no interesting biological information.” According to the Coleman, the project “wouldn’t … and that are being actively investigated today. For more information on what we now refer to as “non-coding DNA,” … (as outlined in the Bermuda Principles ) of the genomic information generated. This kind of policy was made possible …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… Moderator: Ashley Smart, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Daniel Benjamin, University of California, Los … the public. Follow #NHGRIevents on social media for more information. Agenda Biographies Additional Resources …
Event
On April 25, 2023, NHGRI hosted a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.
… Follow #NHGRIevents and #DNADay23 on social media for more information. Agenda Biographies Resources NIH Visitor Information Request an Accommodation All times are in EDT. … …
Educational Resources
A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… shows the relationships among family members and, when the information is available, indicates which individuals have a …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… Provides tools, resources, and curriculum about genomics, technology, and the impact of genomics. Other Resources …
Educational Resources
The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.
… in the cell’s mitochondria. A genome contains all the information needed for an individual to develop and …
News and Events
Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life.
… to provide a variety of audiences with important information about the institute. … On Instagram, LinkedIn, … Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is sharing engaging information about its research, funding opportunities and … … NHGRI does not collect, maintain, disclose or share any information about people who follow NHGRI on our social media …
Educational Resources
A codon is a trinucleotide sequence of DNA or RNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.
… nucleotides (a trinucleotide) that forms a unit of genomic information encoding a particular amino acid or signaling the …