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Tools and resources for teaching the concepts of transcription and translation, two key steps in gene expression
… This list of websites provide tools and resources for teaching the concepts of transcription and translation, two key steps in gene expression . … … This anime shows how molecular machines transcribe the genes in the DNA of every cell into portable RNA messages, …
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A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features. … Genetic Map, Chromosome, Genes, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History … A genetic …
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NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about … her research investigating primate social behavior and autism genetics, as well as evaluating methods of public …
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The centers define the state-of-the-art study designs and methods to find variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders.
… Genomics (CMG) in 2011 with the charge to discover as many genes underlying human Mendelian disorders as possible. In … the CMGs will define the state-of-the-art study designs and methods to find the variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders. … The discovery of the …
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A the largest genomics study of clear cell endometrial cancer (CCEC) tumors has identified mutations in the TAF1 gene.
… NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch … In the largest genomics study of … her team specialize in basic research aimed at identifying genes that are mutated (changed) in the tumors of patients … DNA from 16 CCEC patients, and found mutations in 222 genes in the tumors. The team narrowed this list of 222 genes …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Equipped with the power of genomic information and state-of-the art resources available at the National … gene discoveries, including the identification of genes responsible for holoprosencephaly, for a variety of … research endeavors extend far beyond searches for disease genes. researchers are studying knock-in mouse with …
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A first degree relative is a family member who shares about 50 percent of their genes with a particular individual in a family.
… is a family member who shares about 50 percent of their genes with a particular individual in a family. … Family … Genetic Disorders, Ancestry, Healthcare, Genealogy, Genes … A first-degree relative is a family member who shares … relatives include an individual’s parents, siblings and offspring. … A first degree relative is a family member …
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Learn what happens when two genetic neighborhoods merge in brain tumor cells after a gene controlled by a gene-control switch turned on a cancer-growth gene.
… each bunny ear loop. These neighborhoods bring distant genes and specific gene control switches into close proximity. Genetic neighborhoods can be autonomous and remain separate from other neighborhoods. … This Genome …
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… cell disease. The treatment may stop the sickling of cells and improve the lifespan of red blood cells . It may reduce complications of sickled cells blocking blood flow and depriving tissues of oxygen (called vaso-occlusive … effect and influence the activity of nearby cancer-causing genes, which could lead to the development of cancer. Experts …
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NIH researchers identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood.
… that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood. The … patient, then 3 years old, experienced fevers, skin rash and strokes that left her severely disabled. Because there … the NIH group did not at first suspect a genetic cause, and treated the patient with immunosuppressive medication. …