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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply.
… plant and animal breeding practices that have been in use for thousands of years? The ability to read genome sequences … (breed) those two plants in some way to get better seeds for a better yield in next year's harvest. If you were … those genes that contribute to desirable traits and select for those genomic variants in future crops. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… on an effort to develop a new NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025. This new plan would succeed … , which covered Fiscal Years 2016-2020. Through a Request for Information  that is open until March 25, 2020, NIH seeks input on the proposed framework for the new plan; such feedback can be provided via a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… Last week, we started a new fiscal year for the federal government. As is often the case, we began … on last year’s budget — awaiting passage of a new budget for the current fiscal year. The CR allows NHGRI to continue … of its normal work, although we eagerly await a new budget for Fiscal Year 2023. In September, President Biden announced …
For Patients and Families
Por lo general, se considera que una enfermedad es rara cuando afecta a menos de 200,000 personas en los Estados Unidos en cualquier momento dado.
… para enfermedades raras y desatendidas ( Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases , TRND), a fin de crear un … de trastornos se encuentran la National Organization for Rare Diseases (Organización Nacional para Enfermedades … For Patients and Families …
For Patients and Families
La farmacogenómica combina la ciencia de cómo funcionan los medicamentos, llamada farmacologÃa, con la ciencia del genoma humano, llamada genómica.
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For Patients and Families
Las pruebas genéticas usan métodos de laboratorio para estudiar sus genes. ​
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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2018 edition of The Genomics landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights five new educational videos that use poetry and dance.
… Hall, and this fall we will begin including opportunities for Town Hall participants to provide feedback about ideas … touring North America. Current : June 23 - September 15, 2018 Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota Next : October 8, … five videos were first unveiled as a part of the recent '15 for 15' Celebration, which commemorated the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights a strategic planning effort to establish a 2020 vision for genomics.
… NHGRI has a knack for identifying and celebrating notable anniversaries - and … and Science Center Rochester, New York June 23 - September 15, 2018 Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota  … been important to NHGRI. Beginning in 1991 with a plan for the first five years of the Human Genome Project, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… COVID-19, has upended our lives in many ways. The need for social distancing has led most of us to hunker down in … sources about the virus and some specific resources for NIH grantees and applicants. Second, as I mentioned in … publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, as described in the …
Outreach
National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953.
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a leader in the celebration of National DNA Day. Since 2003, National DNA Day …