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On its 15th anniversary, National DNA Day and NHGRI shared its genomics expertise to explain the importance of genomics in our everyday lives.
… NHGRI has celebrated previous National DNA Days - an annual commemoration of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the discovery of DNA's double helix structure - in big ways. … of genomics in our everyday lives through a National DNA Day Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) Series. NHGRI …
Educational Resources
Nanotechnology (often shortened to nanotech) is the understanding and use of matter on an atomic and molecular scale for industrial purposes.
… shortened to nanotech) is the understanding and use of matter on an atomic and molecular scale for industrial … shortened to nanotech) is the understanding and use of matter on an atomic and molecular scale for industrial purposes. Manipulating matter at nanoscale — between approximately 1 and 100 …
Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… (NHGRI) will celebrate its fourteenth annual National DNA Day on Monday, April 25, 2016. National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. … passed concurrent resolutions designating it as "National DNA Day." To mark this historic day, NHGRI is hosting events …
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A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… The DNA Day Team has curated a set of FREE educational materials … activities will provide inspiration for hosting your own DNA Day activity. … DNA Day Origami Activity Create a paper DNA helix origami and bring to life the double helix … two lesson plans into the classroom where students explore DNA, various DNA typing techniques, and their applications in …
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NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… Institute (NHGRI) will mark its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational … Celebrated on April 25th every year, National DNA Day aims to educate people about important scientific … advances may impact their lives. "Our goal for National DNA Day is to educate everyday people on the importance of …
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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating … Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the … by a mutation in the nuclear lamin A gene in which one DNA base C is changed to a T. Researchers used the base …
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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 … results. The study may have important implications for the DNA sequencing of clinical samples, and perhaps affect the …
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DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion.
… DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion. … May 6, 2019. Each year on April 25 , we celebrate National DNA Day, which commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. On this day students, teachers, …
Talking Glossary
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 involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look … 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 …
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 technologies for sequencing DNA that became available shortly after the completion of the … DNA sequencing establishes the order of the bases that make up DNA. Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers …