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The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of technology development) and the need to sustain and improve this … the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to learn about the genomic contributions that influence the severity of COVID-19 …
Fact Sheets
A DNA microarray is a tool used to determine whether the DNA from a particular individual contains a mutation in genes.
… DNA Microarray Technology Fact Sheet …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
… Molecular Biology Branch uses state-of-the-art genetic and genomic technologies to study the genomes of humans and other … findings and opportunities derived from genetic and genomic technologies may be translated into improved … for gene therapy of immune deficiency and preclinical development of gene therapy for metabolic disorders. In …
News Release
NIH will fund researchers to develop computational approaches to figure out which differences in DNA make people more susceptible to disease.
… predictions about which variants in non-protein-coding genomic regions affect disease susceptibility and response to … are made and in which tissues. "Variants in non-coding genomic regions are harder to interpret than variants in the … regulation associated with cancer. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, $2.3 million, three years Principal …
Event
A venue for trainees supported by NHGRI to present their research and form collaborations with other trainees and established researchers from training programs across the United States.
… a venue for trainees supported by NHGRI in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and ethical, legal and social implications … NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting … a venue for trainees supported by NHGRI in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and ethical, legal and …
About NHGRI
NHGRI is advancing human health and spurring innovation by building bridges between our research laboratories and the academic, non-profit and private sectors.
… NHGRI's Technology Transfer Office assists in transferring NHGRI inventions to the private sector for further development and also facilitates the exchange of research … Health (NIH) and industry collaborate to further develop a technology for commercialization. The word "CRADA" is generic …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … to couple the malaria-battling mutations with additional genomic changes designed to ensure a rapid spread throughout … controversial. For the first time , we can introduce genomic changes by genome editing and sweep them through …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… that features interviews with some of the most influential genomic scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The … August 4, 2022  Roundtable discussion: "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to eugenics?" May 25, … a monograph-length study on the history of NHGRI human genomic variation programs from the Haplotype Map Project to …
Careers and Training
NHGRI offers a variety first-hand training opportunities with genomics leaders and innovators
… At NHGRI, Research Fellowship At NIH, Careers In Genomics, Genomic Technology …
News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… DNA and insert new ones. While using the system to advance technology, scientists are also thinking critically about the … issues always in mind, scientists have begun using the technology in diverse areas of research. In this study, a … offers promising possibilities for the future of plant genomic engineering and suggests exciting methods to improve …