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Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
… a genome from the much smaller pieces of DNA that sequencing machines are able to read, much like putting … For example, the Angus breed evolved to produce a very high-quality beef product, while the Brahman breed, emerging … technology. The parents' genomes are first sequenced using high-accuracy short reads to determine which parts of their …
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Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that explain miscarriage and abnormalities during pregnancy.
… tested for during pregnancy. New research suggests sequencing all 24 chromosomes to uncover other, rare … risk of serious complications were those with very high levels of abnormal cells in the placenta," said Mark D. … Rare Autosomal Trisomies, Revealed by Maternal Plasma DNA Sequencing, Suggest Increased Risk of Feto-Placental Disease …
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Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… factors to consider. Now, researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the … a healthier life. Negative aspects: Finding out you have a high predisposition (80% of developing it) for something like … information from genetic testing to children with a high probability of adult-onset disease. From rdflme Is the …
About Genomics
Resources for understanding the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
… Credit: Ernesto Del Aguila III, NHGRI  Video: Fully sequencing the human genome Credit: Harry Wedel, NHGRI  …
Educational Resources
Translation is the process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
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Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… … "This primer illustrates how rapidly the use of genome sequencing has moved into clinical practice," said NHGRI … physicians already have ordered clinical genome or exome sequencing (CGES) for their patients, Leslie G. Biesecker, … of patients would be getting clinical genome and exome sequencing." Exome sequencing amounts to an abridged version …
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A new method of targeting specific DNA sequences in zebrafish could accelerate the discovery of gene function and the identification of disease genes in humans.
… on an organism lacking it. Such larger scale - termed high-throughput - gene targeting in an animal model could be … copies of a specific DNA sequence) and high-throughput DNA sequencing, the researchers determined that overall, …
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Transcription is the process of making an RNA copy of a gene sequence.