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While some sequencing technologies produce reads that are only a few hundred nucleotides long, some methods can generate reads that are thousands to hundreds of thousands of nucleotides long, known as “long-read DNA sequencing.”
… Long-Read DNA Sequencing … of thousands of nucleotides long, known as “long-read DNA sequencing.” … DNA sequencing technologies determine the order of the base pairs in fragments of DNA known as “reads”. Scientists must then piece these reads … of thousands of nucleotides long, known as “long-read DNA sequencing.” …
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NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… M. Slaughter was a strong advocate for genomics research, and her work on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act … in the House of Representatives that created National DNA Day, which celebrates the completion of the Human Genome Project and the anniversary of the discovery of DNA's iconic structure, the double helix. As one of the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 15th anniversary of National DNA Day and the '15 for 15' Celebration.
… that section each month to learn about the latest events and developments associated with this important process. One … first Town Hall will be 'virtual' - available by webcast and audioconference - and will emphasize soliciting input about the plans for the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps activities from National DNA Day 2019.
… a workshop in September focused on genomics in medicine and health. In advance of that meeting, we are soliciting ideas about the anticipated challenges and opportunities over the next decade in this area of genomics. All submissions will be evaluated, and the submitters of the 12 most innovative and compelling …
Educational Resources
Pharmacogenomics is a branch of pharmacology concerned with using DNA and amino acid sequence data to inform drug development and testing.
… is a branch of pharmacology concerned with using DNA and amino acid sequence data to inform drug development and testing. … Amino Acids, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Genetic Variation, Haplotype, Single Nucleotide … is a branch of pharmacology concerned with using DNA and amino acid sequence data to inform drug development …
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are a type of polymorphism involving variation of a single base pair.
… Base Pair, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Genome, Mutation, Phenotype, Polymorphism, Genotype … is a genomic variant at a single base position in the DNA. Scientists study if and how SNPs in a genome influence health, disease, drug …
Genetic Disorders
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer.
… cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Each year, approximately 200,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer, and one in nine American women will develop breast cancer in … in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer, and one in nine American women will develop breast cancer in …
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On April 25, 2023, NHGRI hosted a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.
… About DNA Day DNA Day Activity Ideas Find a DNA Day event near you Plan your own DNA Day event … 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix. The symposium explored the evolution and …
Educational Resources
Step-by-step instructions and printable folding paper included in the downloadable document.
… competitor, Cardboard Eric, to see who could fold our DNA origami the fastest. Take a look to see who won! … You may recognize DNA as one of the most well-known biological structures. But what better way to understand the actual twists, turns and rules of base-pairing than to make you own 3D origami …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is establishing more robust methods for DNA-based forensic analyses.
… Genomics is establishing more robust methods for DNA-based forensic analyses. … Did you know that forensic analyses of DNA were being used well before the completion of the Human Genome Project, but newer approaches are speeding up and greatly improving the process, and larger DNA databases …