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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.
… feats in history. The project was a voyage of biological discovery led by an international group of researchers … The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking … The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have discovered clues to the possible cause of recurring, non-contagious fevers and sores that affect only children. Several genes have been implicated with the syndrome, known as PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), which could lead to new treatments.
… Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), which could lead to new treatments. The results were published in the journal … mysteries may now be solved when researchers discover new biological connections with the help of increasing … that the syndrome is caused by mutations in a single gene, they considered the possibility that multiple genes are …
Research Training
NHGRI T32 Frequently Asked Questions regarding preparing and submitting a new or renewal application.
… programs must be strongly justified. I plan to submit a new T32 predoctoral application. How many trainees can I request? Is there a limit? New and renewal genomic medicine training programs can request up to ten training positions per year. New genomic sciences training programs can request up to ten …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why we need a new human pangenome reference.
… genome missing because of gaps in the sequence. Recently, new types of DNA sequencing technologies have helped … in areas that were repetitive and harder to read. The new human pangenome reference is more comprehensive and … 8% of the human genome sequence, adding over 100 million new bases. …
News Release
Nurses and other health professionals looking to integrate genomics into patient care now have access to an online toolkit with more than 100 resources.
… an online toolkit with more than 100 resources, part of a new website launched by the National Human Genome Research … educators and administrators, The Method for Introducing a New Competency in Genomics (MINC) website provides resources … New toolkit helps nurses use genomics in patient care …
Funding Opportunities
Funding for New and Early-Stage Investigators
… in the field of genomics. NHGRI welcomes applications from new and early-stage investigators through standard routes … Funding for New and Early Stage Investigators … Funding for New and Early-Stage Investigators …
Fact Sheet
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through FDA-approved therapies and through clinical trials.
… Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you … there are a number of clinical trials for sickle cell gene therapy, the journey can be similar across all … Step 2: Eligibility Your eligibility to participate in a gene therapy may depend on: Your age. Your diagnosis of …
Health
The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into their practice.
… The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those … recommended by leaders, just like you, who wanted to apply new scientific discoveries in patient care. … Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) … Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project developed patient-focused educational materials for the sickle cell community.
… disease is an inherited disorder caused by a change in the gene that produces hemoglobin, the red blood cells that carry … the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease. More than 50 … for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which is led by NHGRI in partnership …
News Release
NIH is launching a program, Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC), to better understand the function of every human gene and generate a catalog of the molecular and cellular consequences of inactivating each gene.
… a program to better understand the function of every human gene and generate a catalog of the molecular and cellular … Division of Genome Sciences. The MorPhiC program offers a new approach to understanding gene function when compared to … of the Knockout Mouse Program. Another effort is applying new technologies, genome-sequencing strategies and analytical …