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Frequently asked questions about National DNA Day - a unique day when students, teachers, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics.
… What is National DNA Day and why is it important? National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix by …
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The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to plan your classroom or community event.
… The DNA Day Starter Kit contains a style guide and all of the … DNA Day Starter Kit … The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to plan your classroom or community …
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Jim Mullikin pioneered DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project and other major advances in genomics.
… Mullikin pioneered DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project … What accomplishments in your career are you most proud of? Jim Mullikin: Of course, the Human Genome Project is one … genomics, such as the International HapMap Project and the ENCODE Consortium. Dr. Mullikin also collaborated on the …
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Shotgun sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the DNA sequence of an organism's genome.
… sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the DNA sequence of an organism's genome. … Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), DNA Sequencing, Genome, Human Genome Project … Shotgun sequencing is a laboratory technique for …
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NHGRI memorializes genomics champion Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) with an annual National DNA Day lecture named in her honor.
… Institute (NHGRI) will memorialize the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter … who passed away in March, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in … Day, which celebrates the completion of the Human Genome Project and the anniversary of the discovery of DNA's iconic …
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Research points to the effects of nutrients in how DNA mutates in the mitochondria.
… Research points to the effects of nutrients in how DNA mutates in the mitochondria. … In a very real sense, you … your cells are. The nutrients inside your food create some of the most important molecules in your cells. Scientists are …
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A map of DNA Day events taking place across the United States and the world.
… View this map of DNA Day events taking place across the United States and the … … Host an Event … Find DNA Day Events Near You … A map of DNA Day events taking place across the United States and …
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Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… Steven Benowitz … The National Institutes of Health has awarded eight grants as part of the … genomic variants - inherited spelling changes in the DNA code - may influence gene activity and lead to disease. … in DNA sequences and structures. Proteins are the working elements within a cell. They are vital for cellular growth, …
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NIH and Inova Health are launching The Genomic Ascertainment Cohort, a pilot project that will examine gene and gene variant influence on phenotypes.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Databases such as the 1000 Genomes Project and the Exome Aggregation Consortium (ExAC) harbor large numbers of genotypes (an individual's collection of genes). Until … predictions by re-examining individuals who donated their DNA sequence information to the database. TGAC will be based …
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The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project utilizes a deliberative stakeholder-engagement approach to develop patient educational materials for sickle cell disease gene therapy.
… gene therapy fully understand the meaning and limitations of treatments so they can make an informed decision on … them make such decisions. … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle cell disease … only. They are meant to promote your general understanding of gene therapy for sickle cell disease. We encourage you to …