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NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… of Health will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding … as cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy. "Advances in DNA sequencing are creating tremendous new opportunities for … among the program grantees, and to contribute to data analysis and program outreach. In addition, the National …
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Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively … collected from 300 healthy adult men and women. They used DNA sequencing technologies adapted from those first … Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively …
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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an … Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA, Genes, DNA Sequence … that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism. This may involve changing a single …
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Cristina Kapustij was the chief of the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute until June 2024.
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… Cristina Kapustij, M.S., is chief of the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research … research grant titled, "Sequencing of Newborn Blood Spot DNA to Improve and Expand Newborn Screening." She directed … and researched the societal implications of the DNA sequencing of newborn blood spots. Ms. Kapustij has also …
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A restriction enzyme is an enzyme isolated from bacteria that cuts DNA molecules at specific sequences.
… enzyme is an enzyme isolated from bacteria that cuts DNA molecules at specific sequences. … Bacteria, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Enzyme, Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA (rDNA) … enzyme is a protein isolated from bacteria that cleaves DNA sequences at sequence-specific sites, producing DNA …
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A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
… A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. … Genetic Marker, DNA Sequence, Chromosome, Genetic Disease, Inheritance … A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. … help link an inherited disease with the responsible gene. DNA segments close to each other on a chromosome tend to be …
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A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemicals called mutagens, or infection by viruses.
… A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to … Mutation, DNA Sequence, Germ Line, Gene … A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors …
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Dr. Wilson is the co-chief of and senior investigator in NHGRI's Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch.
… properties of newly developed methods of genetic analysis for quantitative traits. … this research program are: 1) to use statistical genetic analysis to identify genetic effects underlying quantitative … need to be addressed, 2) to develop new methods of genetic analysis for quantitative traits that address these …
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The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Pilot Project launched in September 2003 to identify all functional elements in the human genome sequence.
… a public research consortium named the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) in September 2003 to carry out a … and new methods to identify functional sequences in DNA. On July 23-24, 2002, the NHGRI organized a workshop, … for finding various functional elements in human DNA. Prior to embarking upon the target selection, it was …
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Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within the cell nucleus.
… is the branch of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within the cell nucleus. … DNA, Nucleus, Chromosomes, Fluorescence In Situ … Chromosomes are microscopic structures containing DNA that reside within the nucleus of a cell. During cell … is the branch of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within the cell nucleus. …