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Frequently asked questions about National DNA Day - a unique day when students, teachers, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics.
… What is National DNA Day and why is it important? National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human … and centers that form the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is encouraging organizations to host events …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… memories in a two-part video recorded in July 2023. … The History of Genomics Program maintains and provides access to … century. The program produces and maintains a large oral history collection that features interviews with some of the … 25, 2022 The Meaning of Eugenics: Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism December …
News Release
On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children.
… genomics through sculpture. … On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” … Adopted at infancy, Scherl’s reconnection with her birth family was made possible by modern genetics. Using a …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral … of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities specifically relating to the … cell disease as a case study of a genetic condition with a history of inequities in research and clinical …
For Patients and Families
Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.
… have high blood pressure as an adult. Learning about the health history of your family and sharing this information with your health care …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
… PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. The … that are some of the greatest achievements in the history of science. … In this fun animated series, the gene’s … Ken Burns Present PBS Premiere of ‘The Gene: An Intimate History’ April 3, 2020 From WETA PBS announces "Ken Burns …
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National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953.
… National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics. The day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project …
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A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… The DNA Day Team has curated a set of FREE educational materials for … through Human Examples from National Museum of Natural History Teach evolution using four teaching units focusing … and tools that bring to life genetics, bioscience and health in the classroom. Lesson Plans from the Personal …
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DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion.
… of interpersonal relationships for maintaining good health. Read on for some of the most interesting exchanges … child has a 25% chance of being affected. In this way, family pedigrees can look like a condition is present but … that family members learn about their family health history — information that is important to personalized …
Educational Resources
A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… Pedigree … A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or … … Genotype, Inherited, Phenotype, Proband, Family History, Genetic Counseling … A pedigree, as related to … is a chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or health condition through generations of a family. The …