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About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… artifacts from the Human Genome Project and other major genomics efforts. To receive more information about gaining access to the database, please send an email … the scientific directors came together to discuss genomics research, challenges and successes and some fun …
Outreach
The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… examines both the benefits and the challenges that genomics presents to modern society. From the moment visitors … environment that communicates the revolutionary nature of genomics. The exhibition gives visitors a window into genomes … Smithsonian and NIH Foundation present conversations on genomics, health Genome exhibition to depart Smithsonian for …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… number of offensive and scientifically erroneous comments about his beliefs on race, nationalities, homosexuality, … establish rapid prepublication data release as the norm in genomics and other fields. Project leaders reconvene in … the number of human genes is originally estimated to be about 35,000. (This is later revised to about 20,000.) …
About Genomics
The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species.
… of the human genome – provided fundamental information about the human blueprint, which has since accelerated the … biology and improved the practice of medicine. Learn more about the Human Genome Project below. … About Genomics …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. …
News Release
Experts from The NHGRI Dog Genome Project turned to Reddit to answer questions as part of an "Ask Me Anything".
… - a social news website and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community as part of an "Ask Me … like body size or fur type, and for learning more about how the genomes of both dogs and humans contribute to … - a social news website and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community as part of an "Ask Me …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by advances in genomics research and the increasing availability of genomic … focus areas. "They enable researchers to anticipate new questions and issues that will arise in their particular …
About Genomics
Una introducción a los conceptos básicos en genómica para ayudarlo a comprender su genoma, cómo funciona y cómo afecta su salud.
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Event
From 2020-2023, NHGRI director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. answered questions on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDrGenome and invited a special guest from NHGRI to join him, as a way to engage with members of the public who want to know more about particular genomics topics.
… Every few weeks, Dr. Eric Green answers questions on Twitter about genomics using the hashtag #AskDrGenome . Each time, he dives … 2020-2023, NHGRI director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. answered questions on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDrGenome and … to engage with members of the public who want to know more about particular genomics topics. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… the first seminar in the new Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030 seminar series is now available for viewing. … us via GenomeTV  starting at 10 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly. All the best, …   Maximize the usability of genomics for all members of the public, including the ability …