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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) aims to educate students, teachers, and the public about genomics through participation in outreach events and hands-on activities.

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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World

15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.

Baby in The Gene documentary
The Gene: An Intimate Story

NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.

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Genome: Unlocking Life's Code Exhibition

The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.

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National DNA Day

National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953.

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USA Science and Engineering Festival

The USA Science and Engineering Festival is an opportunity to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities.

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Genomics at SXSW

NHGRI participates in the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference to help increase genomic literacy.

Last updated: November 17, 2020