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About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including … NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… As the summer heat bears down on the country and the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, I hope that you, your family, and your friends and colleagues remain safe and healthy. Like most … A monthly update from the NHGRI Director on activities and accomplishments from the institute and the field of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2025 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Erin Ramos as the new director of the Division of Genome Sciences (DGSci).
… start for NHGRI. We just updated our Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms with several new entries, including genetic architecture , long-read DNA sequencing , and pangenome . In addition to definitions, this resource … most participants in genomics studies have primarily European ancestry. The lack of representation of other …
About Genomics
The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species.
… of a select set of organisms. Launched in October 1990 and completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project’s … which has since accelerated the study of human biology and improved the practice of medicine. Learn more about the … an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species. …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
… sequence of an organism only reveals part of the story - and that it is also important to determine how that organism interprets its genome and uses that information to build and operate itself accordingly? Less than 2 percent of the … contains all of the biological instructions to develop and operate that organism - we now know that the DNA bases …
News Release
NIH researchers and collaborators have found that that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations.
… that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations. … blood clots, a risk that is the same among diverse human populations that may not traditionally be associated with … for Factor V Leiden, which is more prevalent in people of European genetic ancestries, had an even higher risk of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps progress from NHGRI strategic planning process events in 2018.
… As signaled by the rapid arrival of cold weather and the seemingly overnight arrival of holiday-themed daily … is rapidly coming to an end. It has been another energetic and productive year at NHGRI, with every indication that 2019 will keep us just as busy. In particular - and as you will read below - the NHGRI strategic planning …
Talking Glossary
Local ancestry refers to segments of an individual’s genome that can be traced back to ancestors from different populations living in different places and at different times.
… genome that can be traced back to ancestors from different populations living in different places and at different times. … genome that can be traced back to ancestors from different populations living in different places and at different times. Certain genetic variants are more …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… the fourth annual International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics at NIH last month. The month-long summit is designed to help developing nations build and expand their expertise, infrastructure, systems, and … for the NIH (which raised funds with additional profit and non-profit partners). I would also like to draw your …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… April is upon us, bringing warmer weather and one of the highlights of the year, National DNA Day . On … April 25, NHGRI will host a range of exciting activities and events, including the annual Louise M. Slaughter National … by Joe Palca, Ph.D., a former NPR science correspondent and founder of Scicommers, a collective of science …