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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 … and his co-workers, reported their findings March 28, 2016 in the online edition of the journal Clinical Chemistry …
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On April 25, 2024, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children.
… of the American Revolution. … On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) welcomes a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children. The statue and unveiling ceremony are …
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Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… recognized Thanksgiving as National Family Health History Day. … A Message from the Director This year, the National … join NHGRI in celebrating Family Health History Day! … Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green … your family health history. … Family Health History Day, Thanksgiving and family history, family medical history, …
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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 … can sequence an entire human genome in a single day and for less than 1,000. … Next-generation DNA sequencing …
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NHGRI awards $6.7 million in new research grants to develop DNA sequencing technologies that are more sensitive, faster, cheaper and more accurate.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … "Can you believe they make DNA sequencers the size of staplers?" asked Meni Wanunu, … is surely not alone in his astonishment. The field of DNA sequencing is full of ideas that are just crazy enough to … investigator: Anna Schibel, Ph.D. Posted: October 4, 2016 … Sensitive, Faster, Cheaper Technologies … Related …
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The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) aims to identify all functional elements in the human and mouse genomes.
… ENCODE ChIP-seq pipeline using endogenously tagged human DNA-associated proteins UM1 HG009411 Charles Lee The Jackson … Encoding genomic architecture in the encyclopedia: linking DNA elements, chromatin state, and gene expression in 3D U01 … Genetic Variation with SCREEN, October 2017, ASHG ENCODE 2016: Research Applications and Users Meeting American …
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The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Consortium presented a half-day workshop on the accessibility & utilization of ENCODE data.
… The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) held a workshop as an ancillary event … October 16, 2018. The ENCODE consortium presented a half-day workshop on the accessibility & utilization of ENCODE … … ENCODE Data Utilization Workshop … The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Consortium presented a half-day …
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In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… Ph.D. … On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare … conditions. On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare …
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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 …
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Micro-sized technologies are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology.
… researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology through new grants from the … available, are the last to be awarded by the Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology program of the National Human … projects directed at improving the use of nanopores in DNA sequencing or creating nanopore arrays to enable …