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The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome. ​ … Human Genome Sequencing, Smithsonian Exhibition, Genomics 101, Genomics … exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome. … Outreach …
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NIH researchers have sequenced the whole genome of a dog native to Sardinia, Italy, and discovered in it clues about the migration of humans to the area.
… and guard humans as they have for hundreds of years. By sequencing the whole genome of a Fonni's Dog and comparing it … the migration of humans to the area. ​ … Sardinian dog sequencing, human migration, Fonni's Dogs, Sardinian's …
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
… to expand capabilities for innovative research including method and measure development. This work builds …
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North Asians may be more closely related to Eastern and Northern Europeans than previously thought.
… Mongolian ancestry.  The principal component statistical method was used to map the relationships between different … This includes a number of coordinated large scale sequencing projects such as the HapMap and 1000 Genomes … previously thought. … genetic diversity, ancestry, genome sequencing, Lawrence Brody … North Asians may be more closely …
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Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
… databases than are currently available. … The Trio Binning Method Genome assembly computationally reconstructs a genome from the much smaller pieces of DNA that sequencing machines are able to read, much like putting … Trio binning takes advantage of the newest generation of sequencing technology that can "read" much longer areas of …
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NIH researchers demonstrated that gene therapy may be the best method for correcting the single faulty gene that causes Niemann-Pick disease, type C1.
… demonstrated in mice that gene therapy may be the best method for correcting the single faulty gene that causes … researchers demonstrated that gene therapy may be the best method for correcting the single faulty gene that causes … researchers demonstrated that gene therapy may be the best method for correcting the single faulty gene that causes …
About Genomics
Resources for understanding the first truly complete sequence of the Y chromosome, the final human chromosome to be fully sequenced.
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Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… all potential genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code is a powerful solution to … get in there and start touching patient data." Through new sequencing technologies, data is accumulating in an … M.D., Ph.D. But how do we make sure that using genome sequencing for disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention …
Educational Resources
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.
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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 … Rare Autosomal Trisomies, Revealed by Maternal Plasma DNA Sequencing, Suggest Increased Risk of Feto-Placental Disease … … Extended Analysis Yields Results … Related Content … Sequencing all 24 human chromosomes uncovers rare disorders … …