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NHGRI awards $6.7 million in new research grants to develop DNA sequencing technologies that are more sensitive, faster, cheaper and more accurate.
… "Can you believe they make DNA sequencers the size of staplers?" asked Meni Wanunu, Ph.D. "Ideas that were crazy … is surely not alone in his astonishment. The field of DNA sequencing is full of ideas that are just crazy enough to work. We now have …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… Advances in genomics are helping you access information about … led to an explosion in at-home, or "direct to consumer" genomic testing. You can even seek genomic information … was valued at $117 million in 2017, suggesting millions of people are purchasing these tests. In contrast to clinical …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… optical methods allow us to profile the molecular features of cells at scale. What’s needed, technically or … variation, or more environmental variation, including societal and structural factors, influencing diseases and … human biology as universal and for the generation of other genomic resources such as cell lines and tissue collections? …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
…  Anne L. Ersig, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing … FNP-C Assistant Professor Creighton University College of Nursing … expressed in this resource do not reflect the view of all ISCC-PEG members, the National Institutes of Health, …
Genomics and Medicine
A list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG).
… about the selection criteria and categories, see the list of categories and their definitions . … The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in … Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… Associate Professor Brigham Young University College of Nursing … Dean for Academic Affairs Duquesne University School of Nursing … expressed in this resource do not reflect the view of all ISCC-PEG members, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Health and Human Services or the …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind. … and partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in …
Research Funding
NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities with the use of genomic sequence information in the newborn period.
… The NSIGHT program was developed from the advice of experts who attended the December 13-14, 2010 meeting, Newborn Screening in the Genomic Era: Setting a Research Agenda. Funding is provided … Research related to the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of the possible implementation of genomic …
Event
The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… ideas about race, grapple with ​the unfinished business of slavery, inspire meaningful conversation of reparations, establish ties with ancestral homelands and … from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and support from the National Human Genome Research …
News Release
The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… In the basement of a three-story brick building on the main campus of the National Institutes of Health live nearly half a million organisms that breathe … But this wee creature is making big waves in the sea of genomics research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that …