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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… Before getting to the array of updates about the many happenings at NHGRI and in genomics, I would like to draw your attention to efforts of … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to gather information about some cutting-edge biomedical research technologies. … which a special guest and subject matter expert answers questions on Twitter about specific genomics topics, such as …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Data Science Working Group facilitates engagement of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on genomics and data science issues.
… Genome Research on complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science. … input to the NHGRI Director and other institute leaders about relevant trans-National Institutes of Health issues … policy-related elements) as they relate to all areas of genomics (from basic science to genomic medicine …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… around the world, we are gaining insights into fundamental questions about our evolutionary history, health, and complex issues … investigator in NHGRI’s Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch, recently led a study that characterized … both locations. This study establishes the importance of genomics in understanding the effects of exposure to …
News Release
NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many questions remain about ethical, legal and social implications of the … people have differing levels of knowledge of biology and genomics. Interestingly, while some physicians were … About NHGRI and NIH … community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… regarding complex issues facing the field of genomics. … Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH. … Genomics Advisory Council, NHGRI Advisory Council, Genomics Research Expert, Genetics Experts …
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… The debate about genome editing is not a new one but has regained … editing should be permissible. As of 2014, there were about 40 countries that discouraged or banned research on … for myriad reasons, including to address scientific questions about human biology, as long as it is not used for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… though today is April Fool’s Day, I am seriously excited about highlighting progress in areas that influence the genomics research enterprise — from efforts to end structural … reminders. As mentioned in last month’s issue of The Genomics Landscape , Dan Kastner M.D., Ph.D., has announced …
Genetic Disorders
Trimethylaminuria is a metabolic condition in which an individual is not able to convert trimethylamine into a compound called trimethylamine N-oxide.
… samples from people in the United States. To find out more about this laboratory, select the 'GeneTests' icon at the top … professional to contact the laboratory and learn more about the clinical diagnostic testing the laboratory offers. … Information (NCBI). The language on this page about trimethylaminuria is technical but is considered to be …
Genetic Disorders
The porphyrias are a group of different diseases, each caused by a specific abnormality in the heme production process.
… What do we know about porphyria and heredity? … About Porphyria …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… being diagnosed now with an autism spectrum disorder, about half will have intellectual disabilities defined by … children show signs of autism in the first year of life, about 30 percent will seem fine and then regress in both … and social interactions at around 18 months of age. About 30 percent of children with autism have physical signs …