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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.
Research Funding
The developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression initiative's goal is to catalog and analyze transcriptional profiles from a wide variety of tissues from the pediatric period, including neonates through adolescents, in a post-mortem setting.
News Release
NIH researchers have developed and released an innovative software tool, called Verso, to assemble truly complete (i.e., gapless) genome sequences from a variety of species. The software makes the process of assembling complete genome sequences more affordable and accessible.
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… coli. For some organisms NHGRI has sequenced many varieties, providing critical data for understanding genetic …
News Release
Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… currently living in and around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The study found two genetically distinct populations … of dogs living in the industrial areas of the power plant and dogs living 15 to 45 kilometers away from the …
News Release
The goat has contributed its DNA to a new method for high-quality, low-cost genome reconstruction, one that will be useful for reading human and other genomes.
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply.
… genomics enables farmers to accelerate and improve plant and animal breeding practices that have been in use for … in next year's harvest. If you were successful and able to plant those seeds, and then in future generations chose even …