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A list of upcoming and previous NHGRI events held in celebration of National DNA Day.
… A list of upcoming and previous NHGRI events held in celebration of National DNA Day, including special seminars, online discussions and … … TBD … YouTube Playlist: Archived National DNA Day Videos YouTube Playlist : NHGRI National DNA Day …
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Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder.
… Cell-Free DNA Testing … Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method … that examines the fetal DNA that is naturally present in the maternal bloodstream. Cell-free DNA testing is also … and characterization of some cancers and to monitor cancer therapy. … Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory …
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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating … aging disorder. … Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the … a rare genetic disease that causes extreme premature aging in children and can significantly shorten their life …
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A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results.
… is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results. The research suggests that newer, faster, "next-generation" DNA sequencing (NGS) methods are as accurate - and perhaps … and his co-workers, reported their findings March 28, 2016 in the online edition of the journal Clinical Chemistry . The …
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NHGRI awards $6.7 million in new research grants to develop DNA sequencing technologies that are more sensitive, faster, cheaper and more accurate.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … "Can you believe they make DNA sequencers the size of staplers?" asked Meni Wanunu, … ago are now happening!" … Dr. Wanunu, assistant professor in the physics department at Northeastern University, is … genome in certain cases," he said. "Gene expression in a cancer cell is going to be different than in a normal cell." …
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The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) aims to identify all functional elements in the human and mouse genomes.
… and MIT A Catalog of Cell Types and Genomic Elements in Tissues, Organoids and Disease UM1 HG009390 Erez Lieberman … ENCODE ChIP-seq pipeline using endogenously tagged human DNA-associated proteins UM1 HG009411 Charles Lee The Jackson … University of California, San Diego Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research High-throughput CRISPR-mediated functional …
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DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion.
… Brandon Levy … DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion. … commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. On … are already underway to identify people at high risk of cancer or heart disease in the general population so that …
Talking Glossary
Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers to the use of technologies for sequencing DNA that became available shortly after the completion of the Human Genome Project (which relied on the first-generation method of Sanger sequencing).
… Next-Generation DNA Sequencing … Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers to the use of … NGS technologies can sequence an entire human genome in a single day and for less than 1,000. … Next-generation …
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Micro-sized technologies are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology.
… researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology through new grants from the … available, are the last to be awarded by the Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology program of the National Human … new group of awards - which total more than $4.5 million in the first year - is wide-ranging, and includes several …
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Become an official member of the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering your event.
… Become an official member of the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering your event. Your event will be listed on the National DNA Day Network Map and offers an opportunity to expand your … event's reach and collaborate with other organizations in your area or nationally. … Loading... … If you are …