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Researchers from the NIH-funded Human Pangenome Reference Consortium will answer questions about a set of papers to be published in the Nature Portfolio journals and Genome Research. The papers and the briefing are under embargo until May 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. E.T.
… Human Pangenome Reference Consortium will answer questions about a set of papers to be published in the Nature … researchers and paper authors who will be available for questions are: Evan Eichler, Ph.D., professor of genome … Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics at the University of Tennessee …
News Release
Fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in obesity were less likely to take steps to improve health habits
… suggests that fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in being overweight viewed the information as … genomic or behavioral underpinnings of weight and answered questions about their intentions to alter their diets or … Fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in obesity were less likely to …
News Release
ENCODE program directors in the Division of Genome Sciences turned to Reddit to answer questions from the Reddit community.
… - a social news website and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community. Here, we recap the event … - a social news website and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community. Here, we recap the event … others. For example, the ENCODE team gave their thoughts about how DNA sequencing is a powerful way to answer numerous …
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Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… As researchers continue to unravel the many mysteries of genomics, they require more and more sophisticated … using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their … machine learning to make these kinds of useful predictions about rare diseases, even with such little data, it would be …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… April was a busy and exciting month for NHGRI and the genomics community. On April 25 and 26, the institute hosted … of this council meeting on May 20, and further details about the agenda and ways to watch the open session will be … and Medicine report on population descriptors in genomics research. The event will be held over Zoom, and …
About Genomics
NHGRI offers timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics.
… timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics. … timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics. … timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics. … About Genomics …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in the United States have the disease. CF … Gene Database Speeds Research As the amount of information about CF grows, scientists have recognized the need to share … a baby with special health needs, or to make a decision about terminating the pregnancy. Additional Resources for …
About Genomics
Appropriate use of population descriptors in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all.
… Report: Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research In response to a request from the … ethnicity, ancestry, and other population descriptors in genomics research. The resulting report focuses on … understanding the current use of population descriptors in genomics research, examining best practices for researchers, …
About Genomics
RNA sequencing and the detection of RNA modifications have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic and clinical research into human biology and disease.
… a standard part of the tools and technologies used in genomics! For example, by sequencing RNA and studying its … have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community, punctuated by a new report from the … Three new approaches to challenging design problems in genomics technology development May 29, 2024 Media Advisory: …
Genetic Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… tremor and/or stiffness in movement. The condition affects about 1 to 2 percent of people over the age of 60 years and … we need to live and grow. Our genes affect many things about us: our height, eye color, why we respond to some … testing for Parkinson's disease. (See: Frequently Asked Questions about Genetic Counseling Additional Resources …