Genetics Review
PubMed Entrez BLAST OMIM Taxonomy Structure
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Course Description

Schedule

Introduction

Genetics Review

Types of Databases

Format of Sequence Record

Entrez

BLAST

3-D Structures

Genomes and Maps

Librarian Roles

WWW Sites

Glossaries and Dictionaries

 

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Source:  image from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genetic Illustrations.

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The basic unit of any living organism. It is a small, watery, compartment filled with chemicals and a complete copy of the organism's genome.

Source:  definition from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Glossary of Genetic Terms.

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