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A knockout mouse is a laboratory mouse in which researchers have inactivated an existing gene by replacing it or disrupting it with an artificial piece of DNA.
… behaviors. For example, "Methuselah" is a knockout mouse model noted for longevity, while "Frantic" is a model useful for studying anxiety disorders. … While knockout … with an artificial piece of DNA. … Knockout Mouse, Animal Model, Laboratory Experiment, DNA, Embryonic Stem Cells, …
Educational Resources
Epigenetics is an emerging field of science that studies heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in the underlying DNA sequence of the organism.
Staff
Dr. Shawn Burgess is the co-deputy director of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
… directly tested. Because the genomes of the vertebrate model organisms mouse ( Mus musculus ) and zebrafish ( Danio rerio …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
Educational Resources
Meiosis is the formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes (one set from each parent).
… formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two … Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes … formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two …
Strategic Vision
Staff within the institute and colleagues in the genomics community organized and contributed to the >50 events associated with the strategic planning process (e.g., town halls, dedicated workshops, conference sessions, and webinars) and provided critical feedback.
FAQ
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means to the pediatric mitochondrial disease community.
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations.
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Discipline-specific genomic competencies are knowledge and skills that a provider needs in order to perform specific functions in genomic healthcare. Competency-based healthcare education is an outcomes-based approach that uses competencies to organize and structure curricula and continuing education.