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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is an essential molecule that performs many roles in the cell, from carrying the instructions to make proteins to regulating genes.
… single-stranded.   These structural differences help these molecules perform their unique roles. DNA is the genetic … after it is transcribed. This typically involves attaching small chemicals to specific nucleotides in the RNA. These … available today only allow scientists to look at a small subset of all the possible ways RNA can be modified. …
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DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that make up the DNA molecule.
… This pairing is the basis for the mechanism by which DNA molecules are copied when cells divide, and the pairing also … new sequencing technology involves watching DNA polymerase molecules as they copy DNA - the same molecules that make new copies of DNA in our cells - with a …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… Center evaluated hundreds of thousands of different molecules. NCATS researchers Juan Marugan, Ph.D., Samarjit …
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Dr. Ian Nova is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomic Sciences.
… sequencing. He is also the program manager for the NHGRI Small Business Program, which awards grants to early-stage small businesses that fit NHGRI’s mission and vision.     … novel tools for nucleic acid sequencing, NHGRI Small Business Program … Dr. Ian Nova is a program director …
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a molecule similar to DNA. Unlike DNA, RNA is single-stranded.
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Gene expression is the process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule.
… function. This mostly occurs via the transcription of RNA molecules that code for proteins or non-coding RNA molecules that serve other functions. Gene expression be … of as an “on/off switch” to control when and where RNA molecules and proteins are made and as a “volume control” to …
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A restriction enzyme is an enzyme isolated from bacteria that cuts DNA molecules at specific sequences.
… enzyme is an enzyme isolated from bacteria that cuts DNA molecules at specific sequences. … Bacteria, Deoxyribonucleic … enzyme is an enzyme isolated from bacteria that cuts DNA molecules at specific sequences. … Educational Resources …
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Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules.
… cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules. … Organelles, Mitochondria, Nucleus, Cell Biology … cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules. Some intracellular organelles, such the nucleus … cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules. … Educational Resources …
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Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move.
… membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move. … Cell Biology, Proteins, Nucleus … … membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move. Proteins are assembled at organelles called … membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move. … Educational Resources …