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Event
On January 11, 2021, NHGRI and The George Washington University organized an interactive webinar.
Educational Resources
Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
… information for the development and functioning of an organism. … Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine, DNA, Double … information for the development and functioning of an organism. … Educational Resources …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
… … Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular … a field of biology focused on studying all the DNA of an organism — that is, its genome. Such work includes … characterizing all the genes and functional elements in an organism’s genome as well as how they interact.  … Genomics …
Event
A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
Educational Resources
Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA, Genes, DNA … technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism. This may involve changing a single base pair (A-T … may involve adding a gene from one species to an organism from a different species to produce a desired trait. …
Educational Resources
Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules.
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… called " genome editing " because both involve changing an organism's genetic code; however, some people draw a … together long stretches of DNA and insert them into an organism's genome. These synthesized pieces of DNA could be … typically use tools to make smaller changes to the organism's own DNA. Genome editing tools can also be used to …
Educational Resources
The zebrafish is a member of the minnow family of fish.
… is a member of the minnow family of fish. … Animal Model, Gene, Transgenic, Candidate Gene, Genetic Engineering, … a member of the minnow family of fish. The zebrafish is a model organism used to study the development of vertebrates. In …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.