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On its 15th anniversary, National DNA Day and NHGRI shared its genomics expertise to explain the importance of genomics in our everyday lives.
… Faherty, Ph.D. … NHGRI has celebrated previous National DNA Days - an annual commemoration of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the discovery of DNA's double helix structure - in big … materials from museum specimens, such as bone fragments, skin or pieces of tissue that stick to the bones. We also get …
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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… (NHGRI) will celebrate its fourteenth annual National DNA Day on Monday, April 25, 2016. National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. … NHGRI, …
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NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… Institute (NHGRI) will mark its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals. … Celebrated on April 25th every year, National DNA Day aims to educate people about important scientific …
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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating … disease that causes extreme premature aging in children and can significantly shorten their life expectancy. The … skeletal problems, subcutaneous fat loss and hardened skin. For this study, researchers used a breakthrough …
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A phenotype is an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type.
… is an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. … Gene, Heterozygous, Homozygous, Allele, … individual’s observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type. A person’s phenotype is determined by both …
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A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases. … Genome-Wide Association Studies, GWAS, DNA, Genome, Gene Expression, Gene Variation, Personalized … used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases. … Educational Resources …
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NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… called a genome detective. What kind of sleuthing are you and your research team doing these days?  Segre: We are … what kinds of bacteria, fungi and viruses exist on human skin. And this includes the bottom of your feet, the bend of … is hard! It's like piecing together a puzzle because the DNA of each microbe is cut into little pieces, then we need …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, … is the use of a laboratory test to examine an individual’s DNA for variations, typically performed in the context of medical …
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A list of upcoming and previous NHGRI events held in celebration of National DNA Day.
… A list of upcoming and previous NHGRI events held in celebration of National DNA Day, including special seminars, online discussions and … … TBD   … YouTube Playlist: Archived National DNA Day Videos  YouTube Playlist : NHGRI National DNA Day …
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A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results.
… is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results. The research suggests that newer, faster, "next-generation" DNA sequencing (NGS) methods are as accurate - and perhaps more accurate - than Sanger sequencing, a …