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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.
… Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The … – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general … will mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP). To commemorate this historic …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified a genomic signature for some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help healthcare providers pinpoint treatment options.
… challenge health care providers face in treating prostate cancer is distinguishing the aggressive, potentially … Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their collaborators … way to identify a specific subgroup of prostate cancer tumors with a known treatment option," said Elaine …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished and made available to scientists … and researchers two years ahead of the original Human Genome Project schedule and at a cost less than the original … effort to sequence the 3 billion DNA letters in the human genome is considered by many to be one of the most ambitious …
Talking Glossary
BRCA1 y BRCA2 son los dos primeros genes que se identificaron como asociados a tipos hereditarios del cáncer de mama y de ovario. Las personas con mutaciones en BRCA1 o BRCA2 tienen un riesgo mucho más alto de desarrollar cáncer de mama, de ovario u otros tipos de cáncer en comparación con las personas que no tienen mutaciones en estos genes.
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… Your genome is the operating manual containing all the … And it’s unique to you. The more you know about your genome and how it works, the more you'll understand your own … in the highly structured and tightly packed nature of the genome. … worth much until someone reads it. The same goes for your genome. The letters of your genome combine in different ways …
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.
… up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. The first four such oral … of strategic planning that dates back to the Human Genome Project. These efforts have proven extremely valuable … . NHGRI plans to release the draft 2020 strategic plan on genome.gov on April 15. At that time, we will be engaging …
Outreach
15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.
… Human Genome Project, Complete Genome Sequence, Genomics Impact On Society, Cancer Genomics, Genomic Testing, Enhanced Forensics, Genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The … with the other funders associated with the Human Genome Project. Following completion of the Project, NHGRI … ecosystem at NIH has also changed. During the Human Genome Project, NHGRI funded more than 95% of the “human …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… the most significant historical artifacts from the Human Genome Project and other major genomics efforts. To receive … of historically significant materials from the Human Genome Project, one of the most important undertakings in … April 29 – 30, 2015  A Quarter Century after the Human Genome Project's Launch: Lessons beyond the Base Pairs …