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Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
… Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the … identified by next generation sequencing of endometrial tumor tissues. Specifically, the successful applicant will …
Genomics Teaching Tool
An activity that demonstrates how DNA can be isolated from a strawberry using common household items.
… plants, animals and bacteria. Deoxyribonucleic acid , or DNA, is the molecule that controls everything that happens in the cell. DNA contains instructions that direct the activities of cells … Step-by-step instructions on how to extract DNA from a strawberry. …
Staff
Elaine Ostrander is chief of NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… is Chief and Distinguished Senior Investigator of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at the … Cancer Research Center and University of Washington in 1993, rising to the rank of Member in the Human Biology and Clinical Research Divisions, and … 5 , domestication 6 , and performance 7 , 8 . In doing so they have demonstrated the power of breed …
News Release
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 …
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 …
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 … that examines the fetal DNA that is naturally present in the maternal bloodstream. Cell-free DNA testing is also …
Staff
Dr. Laura Elnitski is a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Dr. Laura Elnitski is a recognized leader in functional genomics and computational biology, specializing in the identification of regulatory elements in the human … from NHGRI and NIH, and her lectures are integral to cancer systems biology training at leading institutions. Her …
Outreach
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 for use in a variety of education and outreach activities and … activities will provide inspiration for hosting your own DNA Day activity. … DNA Day Origami Activity Create a paper DNA helix origami and …
News Release
NHGRI researchers find that specific abnormal chromosomal patterns in prenatal blood tests warrant whole-body MRI cancer screening.
… find that specific abnormal chromosomal patterns in prenatal blood tests warrant whole-body MRI cancer screening. … In the fall of 2022, Erica felt like she was on top of the … — the presence of cancerous cells. “When she said cancer, I was in complete denial,” said Erica. “I was in the …
News Release
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 in genomics and how those advances may impact their lives. …