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In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… Alliance: Beyond The DNA - Your Informative Guide to Epigenetics and Health Infographic on how epigenetics works and what it means for you in a fun and … at the University of Washington, introduces the concept of epigenetics by demonstrating the outcome of an …
Staff
Dr. Laura Elnitski is a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… (from top to bottom, respectively) (Sánchez-Vega et al. Epigenetics, 2013) indicates that the molecular mechanisms of … for a predictive biomarker of disease (published in Epigenetics ). In ongoing studies, she is pursuing the role … of human solid epithelial tumors and cancer cell lines. Epigenetics , 8:1355-72. [ PubMed ] Kellis M, Wold B, Snyder …
About Genomics
Resources for understanding the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… presenter guides, and handouts. Module titles include "Epigenetics", "The Science behind E-Cigarettes", … participants to fully grasp this important terminology. Epigenetics Resources from GSLC This series of resources about epigenetics by the Genetic Science Learning Center (GSLC) at …
News Release
Scientists have published the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome, two decades after the Human Genome Project produced the first draft human genome sequence.
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
News Release
NIH awards more than $64 million to for a database of human cellular responses called the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures or LINCS.
… Center for Proteomic Characterization of Signaling and Epigenetics will study cell disruption at the most basic … signaling - that is, how cells communicate internally; and epigenetics, or how cells perpetuate non-genetic information …
Staff
Dr. Meeks is a Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
Staff
Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… influence on health-relevant behavior (e.g., eating), and epigenetics processes. At times, these messages can backfire, … Mothers’ and fathers’ cognitive and affective responses to epigenetics concepts. Environmental Epigenetics , 2019, 5, dvz021. [ PubMed ] Agurs-Collins T, …