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Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE)
The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to support the development of innovative genomic research projects through infrastructure building and the formation of interdisciplinary research teams at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), institutions with a documented record and/or historical and current mission of recruiting, educating, training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical research.
EDUCATION
The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
… against people who have or may have a genetic disease. … Educational Resources …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
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NHGRI participates in the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference to help increase genomic literacy.
… (SXSW) conference to help increase genomic literacy. … Educational Resources …
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Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) is a type of polymorphism that results from variation in the DNA sequence recognized by restriction enzymes.
… in the DNA sequence recognized by restriction enzymes. … Educational Resources …
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The zebrafish is a member of the minnow family of fish.
… from eggs to larvae happens in just three days. … Educational Resources …
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Yeast artificial chromosome (YAC) is a human-engineered DNA molecule used to clone DNA sequences in yeast cells.
… can be isolated and used for DNA mapping and sequencing. … Educational Resources …
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The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes that are involved in sex determination.
… sex chromosomes that are involved in sex determination. … Educational Resources …
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X-linked, as related to genetics, refers to characteristics or traits that are influenced by genes on the X chromosome.
… traits that are influenced by genes on the X chromosome. … Educational Resources …