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Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… called " genome editing " because both involve changing an organism's genetic code; however, some people draw a … together long stretches of DNA and insert them into an organism's genome. These synthesized pieces of DNA could be … typically use tools to make smaller changes to the organism's own DNA. Genome editing tools can also be used to …
Educational Resources
The zebrafish is a member of the minnow family of fish.
… is a member of the minnow family of fish. … Animal Model, Gene, Transgenic, Candidate Gene, Genetic Engineering, … a member of the minnow family of fish. The zebrafish is a model organism used to study the development of vertebrates. In …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply.
Staff
Dr. Manoli is a pediatrician, clinical and biochemical geneticist in the Organic Acid Research Section of the Metabolic Medicine Branch at NHGRI.
About NHGRI
The National Human Genome Research Institute is proposing a reorganization of the Division of Policy, Communications and Education.
Educational Resources
Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an organism’s genome that do not code for amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
… DNA … Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an organism’s genome that do not code for amino acids, the … Code … Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an organism’s genome that do not code for amino acids, the … … Non-coding DNA corresponds to the portions of an organism’s genome that do not code for amino acids, the …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
Educational Resources
A germ line is the sex cells (eggs and sperm) that are used by sexually reproducing organisms to pass on genes from generation to generation.
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.