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Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move.
… move. … Endoplasmic Reticulum, Proteins, Ribosomes, Cell Biology … Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes …
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A cell cycle is a series of events that takes place in a cell as it grows and divides.
… in a cell as it grows and divides. … Cell Division, Basic Biology, DNA Synthesis … A cell cycle is a series of events …
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Dr. Sharon Milgram is an adjunct investigator in the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… is an adjunct investigator in the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch at the National Human Genome Research …
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Messenger RNA (abbreviated mRNA) is a type of single-stranded RNA involved in protein synthesis.
… synthesis. … Messenger RNA, MRNA, Protein Synthesis, Cell Biology … Messenger RNA (abbreviated mRNA) is a type of …
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A chromatid is one of two identical halves of a replicated chromosome.
… a replicated chromosome. … Chromosome, Cell Division, Cell Biology, DNA Replication … A chromatid is one of the two …
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Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
… reactions. … Mitochondria, Mitochondrial DNA, Cell Biology, Adenosine Triphosphate, ATP … Mitochondria are …
Genetic Disorders
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… body's vital areas as their size increases. NF may lead to developmental abnormalities and/or increased chances of … Neurological Disorder, Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves, Skin, Developmental Abnormalities, Learning Disabilities, …
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A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes.
… are involved with various cell processes. … Lysosome, Cell Biology, Virus, Bacteria, Programmed Cell Death, Apoptosis … …
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Dr. Sara Chandros Hull is a deputy scientific director in the Office of the Scientific Director and the director of NHGRI's Bioethics Core.
… Hull received her undergraduate degree in molecular cell biology and genetics from Brandeis University and earned a … in the Use of Biospecimens for iPSC Research. Ethics in Biology, Engineering, and Medicine: An International Journal, …
News Release
NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… that their work will contribute to understanding human biology and raising the standard of health for all." Unlike … Stanford, California Improve understanding of single-cell biology by applying molecular engineering and computational … million over five years. … Genomic Innovator Awards, human biology, quantitative models, machine learning, personalized …