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Human Genome Project

In this video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life," Eric Lander of MIT's Whitehead Institute explains the effort to decode the human genome—from motivation to process to importance—and explains what a genome map can and cannot yet do for science. This video is available in both English and

23andMe, FDA and DNA health profiling

Are companies that provide direct-to-consumer information on their personal genome -- including genetic susceptibility to disease -- creating new health risks that need to be regulated? On November 22 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration requested that the personalized DNA analysis company 23a

What's a gene drive?

A gene drive is a radical new way of re-engineering the genetic makeup of an entire species - including harmful insects like the mosquito. But as the technology steams head, fueled by powerful gene editing techniques coming out of synthetic biology like CRISPR Cas9, what are the risks, and how can w

The British Covid-mutant and its effects

All viruses change over time. When a virus captures a host cell, it allows its genome to replicate, and new variants with small changes emerge. However, the English variant of Sars-Cov-2 has an unusually large number of mutations. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/WENDEVARGA/Christine Haak, Frank Siegwart, Albr

Attack of retroviruses

Like other viruses, retroviruses attack cells and force them to produce more retroviruses. This is only the first stage of the attack, because retroviruses implant into the genome and become part of our DNA. Authors: 3sat/nano/Docstation/Johan von Mirbach/Anna Grün/Riccardo Giese/Nico Schlegel, Max

Using DNA sequencing to decode genetic material

DNA sequencing is used to determine the exact sequence of the bases adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine and thus to decode the genetic material. Authors: 3sat/nano/Volker Wasmuth, Patrick Zeilhofer/Sven Bender, Alexis Jentzsch, Marcel Herrmann/Tobias Adams/Crushed eyes media /Prof. Dr. med. Olaf

ScienceCasts: Sequencing DNA in Space

A DNA sequencer recently delivered to the International Space Station could open the door to exciting forms of research. First DNA Sequencing in Space a Game Changer: http://go.nasa.gov/2bV2UnD http://science.nasa.gov/ Visit http://www.nasa.gov/station for more from the ISS Click here to see mor

Personal DNA Testing

In this video from NOVA scienceNOW, take a behind-the-scenes look at the process of personal DNA testing, and hear more about the innovative Personal Genome Project. CREDITS: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/credits/biot09.biotech.concpt.prsnldna/ LICENSE: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/ful

How does the PCR test work?

PCR stands for “Polymerase Chain Reaction”. It is a method to specifically track down and reproduce genetic material. In principle similar to a copier. In order for the copier to know what to duplicate, it needs a suitable template - a unique DNA sequence of the virus. Such typical locations in the