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Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome found inside mitochondria.
… Mitochondrial DNA … Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome found inside … mitochondria are the site of the cell’s energy production and other metabolic functions. Offspring inherit mitochondria …
Educational Resources
DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation.
… DNA Fingerprinting … DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation. … DNA … such as criminal investigations, other forensic purposes and paternity testing. In these situations, one aims to …
Event
NHGRI workshop seeking scientific perspectives for relating genomic variation to human phenotype.
… 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 - 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Eric Green 8:40 - 9:00 a.m. Statement of … - 12:10 p.m. Current State of the Art in Variant Discovery and Association Amit Khera Laura Bierut Jonathan Haines 12:10 … the future? What are the important questions to ask? Where and how will NHGRI get samples/data? 2:00 - 2:15 …
Educational Resources
Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an organism’s genome that do not code for amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
… Non-Coding DNA … Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an organism’s genome that … code for amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. … DNA Sequence, Gene Expression, Chromosome, Non-coding DNA, …
For Teachers
Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… This lesson is based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. … The lesson plan is organized around key …
News Release
Researchers funded by NIH have completed a detailed atlas documenting stretches of human DNA that influence gene expression.
… a detailed atlas documenting the stretches of human DNA that influence gene expression - a key way in which a … variation leads to biological differences, like healthy and diseased states, across human tissues and cell types. … … GTEx data can also be used to better understand the variations in gene expression that underlie differences among …
Genetic Disorders
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin. … Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic neurological … disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin. Tumors, or neurofibromas, grow along the body's …
Educational Resources
Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
… Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) … Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. … Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, …
Outreach
National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953.
… National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics. … of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. … National DNA Day commemorates …
Educational Resources
Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) is a type of polymorphism that results from variation in the DNA sequence recognized by restriction enzymes.
… a type of polymorphism that results from variation in the DNA sequence recognized by restriction enzymes. … Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Electrophoresis, Genetic Marker, Polymorphism, … polymorphism (abbreviated RFLP) refers to differences (or variations) among people in their DNA sequences at sites …