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News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… the code for an ancient bacterial immune system into a plant's genome to successfully strengthen the plant's protection against viruses. Featured in Genome … plants' resistance to harmful viruses. Understanding plant genomics is valuable for human nutrition and health. In …
Staff
Sangeetha Raghavan is a Senior Licensing and Patenting Manager in NHGRI's Technology Transfer Office.
… diagnostics, drug delivery, therapeutics, medical devices, plant varieties, small molecules and software. Her experience … diagnostics, drug delivery, therapeutics, medical devices, plant varieties, small molecules, software … Sangeetha …
Talking Glossary
A gamete is a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
… Gamete … A gamete is a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. … A gamete is a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. In animals, female gametes are called ova or egg … … A gamete is a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. … Talking Glossary …
Fact Sheets
Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
… structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. … Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single … for example, has four pairs of chromosomes, while a rice plant has 12 and a dog, 39. … In humans and most other …
News Release
Researchers at NHGRI have discovered an immune mechanism in humans that perceives threats and was found only in plants.
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
Educational Resources
Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders.
Careers and Training
NHGRI offers a variety first-hand training opportunities with genomics leaders and innovators
Talking Glossary
GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
… … GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have … … GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have … … GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics helps us understand evolution and protect our biological ecosystems.