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Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move.
… membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move. … membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move. Proteins are assembled at organelles called … membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move. …
Talking Glossary
Nanopore DNA sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the exact sequence of nucleotides, or bases, in a DNA molecule.
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Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or protein molecules based on their size and electrical charge.
… laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or protein molecules based on their size and electrical charge. … laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA or protein molecules based on their size and electrical charge. An electric current is used to move the molecules through a gel or other matrix. Pores in the gel or …
Genetic Disorders
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
… by baldness, aged-looking skin, a pinched nose, and a small face and jaw relative to head size. They also often … Progeria, Baldness, Aged-looking Skin, Pinched Nose, Small Face, Small Jaw, Joint Stiffness, Hip Dislocations, Severe …
Educational Resources
An open reading frame is a portion of a DNA molecule that, when translated into amino acids, contains no stop codons.
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A stop codon is a trinucleotide sequence within a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule that signals a halt to protein synthesis.
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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 bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) is an engineered DNA molecule used to clone DNA sequences in bacterial cells (for example, E. coli).
Talking Glossary
Chromosomes are threadlike structures made of protein and a single molecule of DNA that serve to carry the genomic information from cell to cell.
Staff
Dr. Ian Nova is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomic Sciences.
… sequencing. He is also the program manager for the NHGRI Small Business Program, which awards grants to early-stage small businesses that fit NHGRI’s mission and vision.   … novel tools for nucleic acid sequencing, NHGRI Small Business Program …