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Researchers find that more than 80 percent of mouse genes had variations in the nearby regulatory DNA that affects gene activity.
… and heart disease usually stem from a complicated mix of genetics and lifestyle. While changes in many genes themselves play a role, small variations in DNA sequences near genes that control when and how much a … grasp wider role for genetic variation in regulatory elements of genome … Researchers find that more than 80 …
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A DNA microarray is a tool used to determine whether the DNA from a particular individual contains a mutation in genes.
… The DNA microarray is a tool used to determine whether the DNA … in the genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 cause as many as 60 percent of all cases of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. But there is not …
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DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that make up the DNA molecule.
… DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical … DNA molecule. … Sequencing DNA means determining the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that …
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Recombinant DNA Technology is a technology that uses enzymes to cut and paste together DNA sequences of interest.
… Recombinant DNA Technology … Recombinant DNA Technology is a technology … that uses enzymes to cut and paste together DNA sequences of interest. … Cell, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Enzyme, … techniques to manipulate and isolate DNA segments of interest. This method can be used to combine (or splice) …
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Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome found inside mitochondria.
… Mitochondrial DNA … Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome found inside … Located in the cytoplasm, mitochondria are the site of the cell’s energy production and other metabolic …
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DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation.
… DNA Fingerprinting … DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory … technique used to determine the probable identity of a person based on the nucleotide sequences of certain regions of human DNA that are unique to …
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Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an organism’s genome that do not code for amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
… Non-Coding DNA … Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an … that do not code for amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. … DNA Sequence, Gene Expression, Chromosome, …
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
… Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) … Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the … genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. … Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine, DNA, … genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. … Educational Resources …
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Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… This lesson is based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. … The lesson plan is organized … on high school level activities under the Molecules of Genetics  section of the DNA from the Beginning  website. …
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Nanopore DNA sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the exact sequence of nucleotides, or bases, in a DNA molecule.
… Nanopore DNA Sequencing … Nanopore DNA sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the exact sequence of nucleotides, or bases, in a DNA molecule. … Nanopore DNA … a laboratory technique for determining the exact sequence of nucleotides, or bases, in a DNA molecule. The sequence of …