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April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
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… Document 5 Basic Science: Bedrock of Progress Document 6 ‘Cures’ Legislation Passes Senate Senate HELP Committee … increases for NIH Genetic Research Privacy Protection Act Senate sponsors: Warren and Enzi Enhance privacy … Genomics & Molecular Biology” lecture series “A Quarter Century after the Human Genome Project's Launch: Lessons …
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Researchers explored patients', parents' and physicians' perspectives on the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to reverse sickle cell disease.
… forward the research. Participants urged researchers to act in a manner sensitive to the patient community and …
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… the implications of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act for genetic testing laboratories. It is clear that in … Presentations and Diagnosis of Metabolic Disease in the 21st Century. The presentations explored follow-up sequence …
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Christopher R. Donohue is historian at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and co-manages the NHGRI History of Genomics Program.
… is the co-editor of Vitalism and Its Legacy in Twentieth Century Life Sciences and Philosophy , by Springer Nature. He … ethnonationalism in Southeastern Europe during the 20th century, the other on geneticists and bioethicists’ support …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details ClinGen, the first FDA-recognized Public Human Genetic Variant Database.
… for Human Genome Research Model Organisms in the 20th Century: Historical, Philosophic and Scientific Questions - …
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… NISC: Tracing the Sequence of Events Leading to 21st Century Genomics …
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NHGRI memorializes genomics champion Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) with an annual National DNA Day lecture named in her honor.
… tireless work on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act helps protect Americans from discrimination based on … research, and is investigating the causes, treatments and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information …
Talking Glossary
Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… were proponents of such ideologies. By the mid-20th century, pseudo-scientific racist beliefs were widely …
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NIH researchers identified a novel role for a gene known as heat shock protein 60, finding it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing.
… in humans. "We hope that topical treatment with Hsp60 will act the same way in humans," said Dr. Burgess. "And we … research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information …