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The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project has created a detailed resource on the letters of life, DNA, identifying genes and regions that may regulate genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… ENCODE Project's third phase offers new insights into the organization and regulation of our genes and genome … Project is a worldwide effort to understand how the human genome functions. With the completion of its latest phase, … new visualization tools to assist in the use of ENCODE's large datasets. The project's latest results were published …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… Despite his scientific achievements, Dr. Watson’s career was also punctuated by a number of offensive and … gender and other societal topics. Dr. Watson’s opinions on these topics are unsupported by science and are … Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project gave us the ability to read nature's complete …
Talking Glossary
An exome is the sequence of all the exons in a genome, reflecting the protein-coding portion of a genome. In humans, the exome is about 1.5% of the genome.
… An exome is the sequence of all the exons in a genome, reflecting the protein-coding portion of a genome. In humans, the exome is about 1.5% of the genome. … An exome is the sequence of all the exons in a genome, reflecting the protein-coding portion of a genome. In …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral … 91st meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 14-15. As usual, … in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence phenotypes. NHGRI recently …
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After a lifelong obsession with completing things, Adam Phillippy has helped in the final completion of the human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big thing.
… things, Adam Phillippy has helped finally complete a human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and … Ph.D., former scientific director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), who helped recruit …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… a genetic disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. … Your genome is the operating manual containing all the … jobs, and repairs itself when it becomes damaged. And it’s unique to you. The more you know about your genome and how …
News and Events
Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life.
… The following social media channels are maintained by NHGRI's Office of Communications to provide a variety of audiences … and other social media channels, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is sharing … Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… the story focused on the recent successes of one of NIH's intramural researchers, Dr. John Tisdale of the National … The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code  exhibition is currently touring North America. … A key element among these efforts is NHGRI's website, genome.gov . For the first time in 9 years, genome.gov is …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The … – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general … a special lineup of speakers to help celebrate AGBT’s 20th anniversary, did not disappoint, with NIH Director …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Thirty years ago, today, the Human Genome Project (HGP) officially launched. I was there on the … been awarded one of the first center grants for the Human Genome Project by the then-named National Center for Human … of the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s launch will culminate with publishing the new 2020 NHGRI …