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Ancestry-informative markers are sets of polymorphisms for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions.
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Epigenetics is an emerging field of science that studies heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in the underlying DNA sequence of the organism.
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Resources for understanding the first truly complete sequence of the Y chromosome, the final human chromosome to be fully sequenced.
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The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome. ​ … Human Genome Sequencing, Smithsonian Exhibition, Genomics 101, Genomics … exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome. …
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The goat has contributed its DNA to a new method for high-quality, low-cost genome reconstruction, one that will be useful for reading human and other genomes.
… researchers used a variety of methods, including PacBio sequencing , which was released in 2011. Dr. Phillippy and … of folded DNA in the nucleus of each cell. "PacBio sequencing, optical mapping and Hi-C have all been used for … They are also investigating emerging "nanopore" genome sequencing methods for the real-time diagnosis of human …
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NIH researchers have sequenced the whole genome of a dog native to Sardinia, Italy, and discovered in it clues about the migration of humans to the area.
… Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have sequenced the whole genome of a dog that is native to the mountains of … and guard humans as they have for hundreds of years. By sequencing the whole genome of a Fonni's Dog and comparing it to genetic … NIH researchers have sequenced the whole genome of a dog native to Sardinia, Italy, and …
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North Asians may be more closely related to Eastern and Northern Europeans than previously thought.
… Institute (NHGRI), made the connection by comparing the whole-genome sequences of 175 ethnic Mongolians to existing … This includes a number of coordinated large scale sequencing projects such as the HapMap and 1000 Genomes … genetic diversity, ancestry, genome sequencing, Lawrence Brody …
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Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
… a genome from the much smaller pieces of DNA that sequencing machines are able to read, much like putting … Trio binning takes advantage of the newest generation of sequencing technology that can "read" much longer areas of … a suspected genetic disease, the clinician will order DNA sequencing for their patient to identify where in the genome …
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Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that explain miscarriage and abnormalities during pregnancy.
… tested for during pregnancy. New research suggests sequencing all 24 chromosomes to uncover other, rare … Rare Autosomal Trisomies, Revealed by Maternal Plasma DNA Sequencing, Suggest Increased Risk of Feto-Placental Disease … Sequencing all 24 human chromosomes uncovers rare disorders …
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A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemicals called mutagens, or infection by viruses.