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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.
… The Human Genome Project (HGP) is one of the greatest scientific feats … to comprehensively study all of the DNA (known as a genome) of a select set of organisms. Launched in October … blueprint, which has since accelerated the study of human biology and improved the practice of medicine. Learn more …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts a broad program of … translate genomics into a greater understanding of human biology and develop better methods for the detection, … The National Human Genome Research Institute's research focuses on the …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes.
… difference between 2018 and 15 years ago when the Human Genome Project was completed, is that genomics is now used … "flu shot." Even so, just one mutation in the virus's genome can make a big difference in the severity of someone's … next generation. Now that we can track various microbes' genome sequences very accurately, we can see that antibiotic …
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.
… Your genome contains many important clues about you—from your … timely information about genomics research and the human genome. Our resources and partnerships help spark scientific …
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 Genome: Unlocking Life's Code  exhibition is currently … A key element among these efforts is NHGRI's website, genome.gov . For the first time in 9 years, genome.gov is undergoing a complete redesign. It is easy to … Geisinger National Precision Health as their Director for Genome Policy and National Engagement. Laura joined NHGRI in …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… Phenotypes (dbGaP), model organism databases (e.g., Mouse Genome Informatics and Xenbase ), and cloud repositories … Disease Genomics, Centers for Mendelian Genomics, Whole Genome Sequencing in Psychiatric Disorders, Convergent … large-scale sequence datasets. NIH is increasingly hosting genome-sequence datasets and other genomic datasets in cloud …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us commemorate … feeling] about the launch of the Human Genome Project.  Francis Collins Eric Green  … I first heard of the ambitious effort called the Human Genome Project, I was …  The Human Genome Project influenced …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project gave us the ability to read nature's complete …  1984-86 Early meetings assess the feasibility of a Human Genome Project. More + 1984-86 In December 1984, the U.S. … the genomes of other organisms important to the study of biology; and developing technology to analyze DNA. On Oct. 1, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps progress from NHGRI strategic planning process events in 2018.
… session prior to the official start of the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology  Meeting on February 27, 2019 in Marco … The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code  exhibition is currently … at a meeting  of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research, NHGRI's new strategic planning process …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues