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NIH researchers have developed and released an innovative software tool, called Verso, to assemble truly complete (i.e., gapless) genome sequences from a variety of species. The software makes the process of assembling complete genome sequences more affordable and accessible.
… collaborative project funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH. “We took everything … complete genome sequence.” The T2T consortium used new DNA sequencing technologies and analytical methods to generate … like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, and different DNA sequencing technologies generate different types of genomic …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.
… with a vision. Even with new technologies, genome sequencing is still tough, time-consuming work that requires …
Talking Glossary
While some sequencing technologies produce reads that are only a few hundred nucleotides long, some methods can generate reads that are thousands to hundreds of thousands of nucleotides long, known as “long-read DNA sequencing.”
… Long-Read DNA Sequencing … While some sequencing technologies produce reads that are only a few … of thousands of nucleotides long, known as “long-read DNA sequencing.” … DNA sequencing technologies determine the order of the base pairs … to assemble the sequences of full chromosomes. While some sequencing technologies produce reads that are only a few 100 …
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. … projects because of our strengths in basic, clinical, social, and behavioral research. Achieving our …
Research at NHGRI
In NHGRI, Staff Clinicians work on many different clinical research studies, including helping to better understand, manage, and treat a diverse group of clinical conditions.
… clinically-oriented patient care services as part of research studies. Staff Clinicians are expected to provide clinical leadership and the highest level of clinical care. In NHGRI, Staff Clinicians work on many … In NHGRI, Staff Clinicians work on many different clinical research studies, including helping to better …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… support from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's … Texas, Houston. The investigators will analyze the genome sequencing data generated during the first phase of the … primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is …
Staff
Dr. Leslie Biesecker is a clinical and molecular geneticist in and the chief of NHGRI's Center for Precision Health Research.
… Dr. Biesecker is a clinical and molecular geneticist and is the chief of the Center for Precision Health Research at the National Human Genome Research Institute … has consented more than 1,000 subjects for whole-genome sequencing with the interpretation and return of results. He …
News Release
A team of NIH-funded researchers have generated the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates.
… Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, and an author of the … has only become possible in recent years due to new DNA sequencing technologies and analysis methods. These … completely unknown before this study and another recent research effort conducted by many of the same researchers . …
News Release
NHGRI has selected James Thomas, Ph.D., as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), to will oversee the importation and use of DNA sequencing technologies, protocols and analyses, ensuring that NIH investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their research needs.
… center’s efforts in driving innovation in genomics research. … Thomas, Ph.D. , as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). In this role, Dr. Thomas will … spanning a wide range of fields, from basic science to clinical research. It always comes back to supporting the …
Event
Workshop on use of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their influence on minority health and health disparities.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Institute of … of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their influence on minority health and health … the Use of Race and Ethnicity in Genomics and Biomedical Research …