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Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
… Genomics, Genes, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project …
Educational Resources
The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.
… Genome, Genomics, DNA Sequence, Human Genome Project, Genes …
News Release
The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… The Social Genomics Project, conducted by NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research … between genomics, genetics and society. The three-year project is comprised of seven surveys that ask questions … chief of SBRB and coordinator of the Social Genomics Project. "Now we are trying to get a wide representation of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… to celebrate a major milestone for the Human Genome Project. This historic landmark for biomedical research was … in the making for nearly 10 years, since the Human Genome Project (HGP) began on October 1, 1990. Led by an … a series of other goals, including sequencing the genomes of a set of model organisms. In fact, by April 14, …
News Release
NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.
… plans to expand its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project, which is generating a fundamental genomics resource … variety of cell types and model systems. Additionally, the project will enhance the ENCODE catalog by developing a way … that is, using basic science approaches to understand genomes at the most fundamental level. Its catalog of genomic …
News Release
NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
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Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.
… tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. While many recognize that sharing genomic data is … tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. … tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. …
Talking Glossary
A kilobase (abbreviated kb) is a unit of measurement used to help designate the length of DNA or RNA. One kilobase is equal to 1,000 bases.
Research Funding
The Genomics of Gene Regulation project develops methods to construct predictive, accurate gene regulatory network models using genomic data​​.
… and biological insights gained during the course of the project. These interactions will be important in learning … The Genomics of Gene Regulation (GGR) project develops better methods to construct predictive, … The Genomics of Gene Regulation project develops methods to construct predictive, accurate …
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Jim Mullikin pioneered DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project and other major advances in genomics.
… DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project and other major advances in genomics. … most proud of? Jim Mullikin: Of course, the Human Genome Project is one of the top ones. I started working on the … have 1% to 3% Neanderthal-derived sequences in their genomes, and now we can point to where those sequences are in …