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Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
… reads. These reads are then sorted using shorter marker sequences based on which parent they were inherited from. "For these cattle, about 92 percent of the markers sequences are shared by both parents," said Dr. Phillippy. …
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Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that explain miscarriage and abnormalities during pregnancy.
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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.
About Genomics
Resources for understanding the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
… that started 32 years ago, having uncovered the final DNA sequences that make up a human genome. Learn more about this …
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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A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… of the genome or exome. Because of the way the target DNA sequences are gathered and assembled, not all of the DNA can … at detecting single-nucleotide variants, or alterations in sequences of no more than 8-10 base pairs. It may not pick up longer variations or repetitions of sequences, or long deletions that are responsible for some …
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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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Transcription is the process of making an RNA copy of a gene sequence.
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NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… colorectal cancer. Investigators will examine the DNA sequences of 100 disease-relevant genes in 3,000 participants …