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NIH awards more than $64 million to for a database of human cellular responses called the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures or LINCS.
… three-year pilot project, the National Institutes of Health has awarded more than $64 million to six research … to create a database of human cellular responses, the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures (LINCS). … Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), both part of NIH, administer the program on behalf of the NIH Common …
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NHGRI researchers have identified a genomic signature for some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help healthcare providers pinpoint treatment options.
… collaborators have identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help health … were published April 15 online in The American Journal of Human Genetics . "The genomic signature we discovered … the most comprehensive way to identify a specific subgroup of prostate cancer tumors with a known treatment option," …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… As we approach the heart of summer, the federal government is starting discussions … to staff density at NIH facilities. The increased use of telework over the last 17 months will undoubtedly result … applied standards in genomics research — the use of carefully defined standards (for example, those for …
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NIH researchers have identified a striking signature in tumor DNA that occurs in five different types of cancer.
… National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a striking signature in tumor DNA that occurs in five different types of cancer. They also found evidence that this methylation signature may be present in many more types of cancer. The specific signature results from a chemical …
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Nurses and other health professionals looking to integrate genomics into patient care now have access to an online toolkit with more than 100 resources.
… to an online toolkit with more than 100 resources, part of a new website launched by the National Human Genome … provides resources for nursing leaders at all levels of genomics competency, ranging from basic knowledge about … Communication and Education at NHGRI. "It was designed based on the efforts of Magnet® hospital nurses whose …
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Researchers from NHGRI and the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech.
… Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new neurological condition … one child had abnormalities in the cerebellum, the part of the brain involved in complex movement among other … in both copies of the ATG4D gene. ATG4D aids in the cellular housekeeping process called autophagy, which cells …
Educational Resources
A centrosome is a cellular structure involved in the process of cell division.
… A centrosome is a cellular structure involved in the process of cell division. … A centrosome is a cellular structure involved in the process of cell division. Before cell division, the centrosome … centrosome is a cellular structure involved in the process of cell division. …
Talking Glossary
Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … in the 19th and early 20th centuries were proponents of such ideologies. By the mid-20th century, …
MINC
The MINC Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into practice.
… The purpose of this Toolkit is to assist those interested in integrating genomics into practice. The creation of the toolkit was recommended by leaders, just like you, who … Why Genomics? Genomics is relevant to the practice of all nurses.  Where to begin? Assessing your own work …
MINC
There are many resources to help you learn more about integrating genomics into practice.
… you. You will also find resources listed in each section of the toolkit. These resources have been designated by our … and has experience in what you would like to do. Many of the MINC Champions have agreed to be included in a consultative list providing contact information of how to reach them. You are encouraged to seek them out for …