In addition, NIH - funded researchers who generate
full genome sequence data from HeLa cells will be expected to deposit their data into a single database for future sharing through this process.
Under the policy, biomedical researchers who agree to abide by terms set forth in the HeLa Genome Data Use Agreement will be able to apply to NIH for access to
the full genome sequence data from HeLa cells.
The new controlled access policy for
full genome sequence data from HeLa cells will give the Lacks family the ability to have a role in work being done with the HeLa genome sequences and track any resulting discoveries.
Along with representatives from the medical, scientific, and bioethics communities, two representatives of the Lacks family will serve on NIH's newly formed, six - member working group that will review proposals for access to the HeLa
full genome sequence data.
Not exact matches
«It took
full genome sequences and a lot of good sense about how to cull the
data, and I think that their conclusions are really robust.»
The researchers» next step is to use the genomic
data they collected from the families — including
full genome sequences and gene expression
data — to begin identifying the specific genes that contribute to risk for bipolar disorder.
EPIC is a longitudinal study at UCSF that is tracking nearly 600 patients for ten years using clinical evaluations, blood draws, imaging
data, and
full genome sequencing.
From the test
sequence data, my colleagues and I knew that the specimens were «complex» enough to obtain the
full genome, but the only way to put the code together would be by using the
genome of the band - tailed pigeon as a reference map.
The classic
data of bioinformatics include DNA
sequences of genes or
full genomes; amino acid
sequences of proteins; and three - dimensional structures of proteins, nucleic acids and protein — nucleic acid complexes.