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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.
… that features interviews with some of the most influential genomic scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The … August 4, 2022  Roundtable discussion: "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to eugenics?" May 25, … a monograph-length study on the history of NHGRI human genomic variation programs from the Haplotype Map Project to …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… rather to sequence many human genomes to understand how genomic differences relate to different traits. Some such … in the field of pharmacogenomics  study how specific variants in your genome sequence influence your response to … traffic, you might imagine that if someone has a genomic variant that changes the shape or function of their …
News Release
In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… ancestral groups substantially improves identification of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels … ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood …
Genomics and Medicine
A list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG).
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine … Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … to couple the malaria-battling mutations with additional genomic changes designed to ensure a rapid spread throughout … controversial. For the first time , we can introduce genomic changes by genome editing and sweep them through …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… on Human Genome Sequencing. They decide that all human genomic sequence information should be made freely available …
News Release
20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… Many of the studies point to new associations of genetic variants with a number of conditions and disorders, such as … patient's data and disease characteristics with his or her genomic information collected from stored tissue specimens in … studies (GWAS) to test hundreds of thousands of genetic variants across the genomes in people with or without a …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other … cancer than other people. As we learn more about the genomic changes predisposing a person to cancer, we have been … a number of companies who can help if you'd like to have genomic testing for hereditary causes of breast cancer. …
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.
… central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … the power of scientific investigation by allowing genomic data to be combined across studies, and accelerates … number of Data Access Requests (DARs) for secondary use of genomic data (see figure)?   …
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 partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in … in English and Spanish to help you dive in and learn key genomic concepts. Search for any genomic term to learn more.  …