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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… grants totaling more than $300,000 will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research … by African investigators. The three-year grants are part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program, funded by the National Institutes of Health's Common Fund in partnership with Britain's …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Division of Intramural Research aims to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics.
… The goal of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research is to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics. … We aim to be world leaders in the translation of genomic knowledge into tools and approaches for improving …
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.
… available to scientists and researchers two years ahead of the original Human Genome Project schedule and at a cost … in the human genome is considered by many to be one of the most ambitious scientific undertakings of all time, … network of researchers has produced an amazing array of advances that most scientists had not expected until much …
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A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… that is implicated in multiple human cancers, a team of scientists from the National Institutes of Health, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and … human cancers, including aggressive skin cancer and cancer of the colon, rectum, ovary and thyroid. Coauthors of the …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These … or rule out a suspected genetic disorder. The results of a diagnostic test may help you make choices about how to … identify biological family members, suspects, and victims of crimes and disasters. …
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.
… you are doing well in these very unusual times. The spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has upended our lives in many ways. The need for social distancing has led most of us to hunker down in our homes, perhaps at times craving a … 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded research grants from investigators in a wide range of disciplines. Many of these projects have used … approaches to investigate ELSI questions. As the pace of genomic and genetic research increases, the development of …
Research Funding
The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance) is to develop and maintain sustainable genome information resources that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical utility.
… The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (Alliance), Model Organism Databases … diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This … serve as well-curated authoritative genomic compendia of diverse model organism annotations to catalyze progress in …
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NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… With assistance from a high tech robot, National Institutes of Health researchers have identified and tested a molecule … (NHGRI), and her collaborators at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the National … published their findings July 12, 2016 in The Journal of Neuroscience . …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last … 2020 NHGRI Strategic Vision. This paper is the culmination of the Genomics2020 Strategic Planning Process , which NHGRI … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. …