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About NCBI
NCBI at a Glance:
Our Mission See how NCBI contributes toward the NIH mission of "uncovering new knowledge".
Programs and Activities A little about NCBI's basic research program and the tools and technologies we develop and disseminate.
Organizational Structure The branches that make up the NCBI, along with a description of their function and the function of our Board of Scientific Counselors.
Research at NCBI The basic research projects conducted by our intramural investigators.
A Story of Discovery From sequence to survival: the search for understanding disease.
Contact Information Where to direct your inquiries.

A Science Primer:
Topics:
Bioinformatics Learn why biology is being transformed from a purely lab-based science to an information science as well.
Genome Mapping Genome mapping. What does it really mean?
Molecular Modeling See how researchers use computers for predicting protein structure from gene sequences.
SNPs What are SNPs and why are they important?
ESTs Learn how ESTs can provide researchers with a quick and inexpensive route for gene discovery.
Microarray Technology This developing technology is revolutionizing the way scientists examine gene expression.
Molecular Genetics What is a Cell: The basics on cell organization and cell division. What is a Genome: Every living organism has a genome. Find out why! Molecular Genetics: Learn about the different methods that scientists use to obtain and study DNA.
Pharmacogenomics Pharmacogenomics is making it possible to predict how a person will react to a drug based upon their genetic profile.
Phylogenetics Learn how scientists reconstruct evolutionary pathways using computerized applications.

Databases and Tools:
NCBI Resource Index An index of all of NCBI's publicly available resources with links to each.

Human Genome Resources:
Guide to Online Resources Quick access to the resources used by NCBI scientists to piece together and analyze the human genome.
NCBI Genome Analysis Pipeline A description of NCBI's contig assembly and annotation process.

Model Organisms Guide:
Guide to Model Organisms An Online guide to various model organisms.
Outreach and Education:
Courses and Tutorials Offered by NCBI:
Getting Started A quick "how-to guide" on NCBI data mining tools, designed for the novice user.
A Field Guide to NCBI Resources A hands-on workshop covering NCBI's molecular biology resources.
MLA Course An introduction to NCBI's molecular biology search systems, including Entrez and BLAST.
BLAST Information Guide An online tutorial designed to assist researchers in setting up and performing a BLAST search.
Entrez Help An introduction to NCBI's integrated search and retrieval system.
Structure Tutorial A guide to NCBI's visualization tool for biomolecular structures, sequences, and sequence adjustments.
PubMed Online Tutorial A Web-based learning program designed to teach users how to search our journal literature system.
Genes and Disease The quest for an understanding of how genetic factors contribute to human disease.
Coffee Break A collection of short reports on recent biological discoveries.
Glossaries:
BLAST Confused by a BLAST term? Consult the BLAST glossary.
Genetics The National Human Genome Research Institute's glossary of genetic terms.
Genome A glossary of genomic terms from the Department of Energy's Human Genome Program.
Recommended Links:
NIH Office of Science Education Focal point for science education activities at the NIH.
Bioinformatics at the NIH A source for information about biomedical computing at the NIH.
NIH Grants and Funding Leads to NIH funding opportunities.
NIH Education and Training Quick access to various NHGRI education and training activities.
The Human Genome Project: Exploring Our Molecular Selves A multi-media educational kit designed to help the public understand how genomics will improve health.
Exhibit Schedule NCBI staff will be available for consultation at various scientific meetings throughout the year.

News:
What's New Brief Descriptions of recently released resources, as well as enhancements to existing resources.
NCBI Newsletter NCBI's Quarterly Newsletter.
Press Releases About NCBI. Human Genome Press Release.
Print Material A list of all print material available from NCBI.


Revised: May 6, 2004.

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