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NHGRI researchers have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will enable researchers to produce a complete sequence of the human genome.
… in the journal Nature , show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will … chromosome. The results show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, …
Research Funding
A scalable and interoperable resource that leverages cloud-based infrastructure for genomic data access, sharing and computing.​
Educational Resources
Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or protein molecules based on their size and electrical charge.
Clinical Research
This team-based clinical service os provided by NHGRI to Intramural Investigators employing exome/genome sequencing.
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
Staff
Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… genomic technology, legislation, AIDS research, genome editing … Rebecca Hong, genomic policy, FDA regulation, … genomic technology, legislation, AIDS research, genome editing … Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the …
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
Talking Glossary
A megabase (abbreviated Mb) is a unit of measurement used to help designate the length of DNA. One megabase is equal to 1 million bases. 
Educational Resources
DNA sequencing is a laboratory technique used to determine the exact sequence of bases (A, C, G, and T) in a DNA molecule.
Educational Resources
A missense mutation is when the change of a single base pair causes the substitution of a different amino acid in the resulting protein.
… … A missense mutation is when the change of a single base pair causes the substitution of a different amino acid … … A missense mutation is when the change of a single base pair causes the substitution of a different amino acid …