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Genomics Teaching Tool
An activity that demonstrates how DNA can be isolated from a strawberry using common household items.
… Cells are the basic unit of life and make up all plants, animals and bacteria. Deoxyribonucleic acid , or DNA, is the molecule that controls everything that happens in the cell. DNA contains instructions that direct the activities of cells … coffee filter ½ cup cold rubbing alcohol 1 coffee stirrer and 1 scientist (you!) …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… The DNA Day Team has curated a set of FREE educational materials for use in a variety of education and outreach activities and environments. We hope these activities will provide inspiration for hosting your own DNA Day activity. … DNA Day Origami Activity Create a paper DNA helix origami and …
News Release
On its 15th anniversary, National DNA Day and NHGRI shared its genomics expertise to explain the importance of genomics in our everyday lives.
… 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 ways. … of genomics in our everyday lives through a National DNA Day Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) Series. NHGRI …
Media Availability
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. … passed concurrent resolutions designating it as "National DNA Day." To mark this historic day, NHGRI is hosting events …
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
… markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease. … rapidly scanning markers across the complete sets of DNA, or genomes, of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease. Once new …
News Release
Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating … Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the … disease that causes extreme premature aging in children and can significantly shorten their life expectancy. The …
News Release
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 …
News Release
SJS/TEN is a severe drug reactions that affect the skin, and one of the most severe of adverse reactions affecting any system in the body
… is the severest of adverse drug reactions that affect the skin, and one of the most severe of adverse reactions affecting any … occurs because a person carries certain changes in their DNA, called genetic variants, that make them more susceptible … SJS/TEN is a severe drug reactions that affect the skin, and one of the most severe of adverse reactions affecting any …
Profile
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 … microscope to determine 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 …
Educational Resources
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. … to an individual’s observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type. A person’s phenotype is determined by both … individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. …