DNA Day

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Related Hashtags	#Genetics, #Genealogy
2021 Date	April 25, 2021
2022 Date	April 25, 2022

Hashtags

#DNADAY2121, #DNA, #Dnaday, #NationalDNADay

Related Hashtags

#Genetics, #Genealogy

2021 Date

April 25, 2021

2022 Date

April 25, 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

DNA Day in 2021

Sunday, Apr 25

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DNA Day History

DNA Day seeks to commemorate the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953. DNA is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions required for development, growth, and reproduction of living beings. This day also commemorates the success of the Human Genome Project in 2003. This international research project aimed to determine the base pairs that make up human DNA. This day offers more knowledge about genetics. It also offers the opportunity to learn more about genomic research.

DNA Day was established in 2003 by the United States Senate and House of Representatives. It has been observed annually on April 25th by the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Top Tweets for DNA Day

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— National DNA Day (@DNAday) April 25, 2020

It was 67 years ago today that Watson and Crick published their famous Nature paper that changed biology (and humanity). Of course someone else would have hit on the structure if they hadn't, but that's science. And, in honor of this, it's DNA DAY. https://t.co/dOw75JJITa
— Jerry Coyne (@Evolutionistrue) April 25, 2020

We heard it’s National DNA Day 🧬 Made us think of you! You are all in our DNA forever https://t.co/oZebRCPANP
— Backstreet Boys (@backstreetboys) April 25, 2020

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DNA Day Facts

DNA was discovered in 1869 by Swiss scientist Friedrich Miescher. While researching white blood cells, Miescher was able to uncover the molecular make-up of nuclein, or DNA. He learned that it was made up of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
Humans share 99.9% of their DNA with every other human.
Chimpanzees and bonobos are the most genetically similar primates to humans. They share 98.7% of their DNA with us.

DNA Day Top Events and Things to Do

Explore a list of idea for activities to celebrate DNA Day.
Discover upcoming events near you.
Sign up for a DNA Day webinar with Dr. Rebecca Johnson. She is a chief scientist at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

DNA Day References and Related Sites

www.genome.gov: National Human Genome Research Institute

sciencenotes.org: Facts about DNA

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