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RNA-seq, short for RNA sequencing, is a method for sequencing an entire set of RNA molecules.
… RNA sequencing, is a method for sequencing an entire set of RNA molecules. … RNA sequencing, is a method for sequencing an entire set of RNA molecules. This method involves isolating RNA … RNA-seq helps researchers determine which segments of DNA have been transcribed into RNA and how much a gene is …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the legacy of the Human Microbiome Project as it reaches completion.
… In January, NHGRI hosted a workshop as part of our ongoing ‘Genomics2020’ Strategic Planning Process entitled “From Genome to Phenotype: Genomic Variation Identification, Association, and Function in Human Health and Disease.” The workshop included valuable …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) general meeting. The first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general …
News Release
NHGRI awards $6.7 million in new research grants to develop DNA sequencing technologies that are more sensitive, faster, cheaper and more accurate.
… "Can you believe they make DNA sequencers the size of staplers?" asked Meni Wanunu, Ph.D. "Ideas that were crazy … is surely not alone in his astonishment. The field of DNA sequencing is full of ideas that are just crazy enough … glowing molecules to figure out the correct order of a DNA sequence, and a cell phone-size device that harnesses …
News Release
Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics. … resume was unusual. His previous work painted him as more of an inventor and entrepreneur than an academic. Even before … that errors could be introduced into the final assembled sequence. Second, when these short DNA sequences are put …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… compared to other peoples’ DNA. There are multiple types of variants in human genomes, ranging from small differences … to human health and disease. Researchers create reference human genome sequences to help detect genomic … sequenced human genome. On average, a person’s genome sequence is ~99.6% identical to a reference human genome …
News Release
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project has created a detailed resource on the letters of life, DNA, identifying genes and regions that may regulate genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… offers new insights into the organization and regulation of our genes and genome … The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project is a worldwide effort to understand how the human genome functions. With the completion of its latest … creates an encyclopedia detailing the inner workings of the human and mouse genomes …
Media Advisory
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program investigators will present genomic research findings on implications for health and care of newborns during a public webinar session from 1:30 - 5:15 p.m Eastern.
… will review findings on implications for health and care of newborns at the final public session of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Newborn Sequencing in … opportunities associated with the possible use of genomic sequence information for the care of newborns. …
Virtual Exhibit
The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… Caption: A copy of the first page of Martin Rechsteiner’s letter, which circulated and spurred the anti-Human Genome Project letter campaign. The first line of the letter … Caption: A copy of a letter sent from a University of Kentucky professor, … the University of Kentucky Medical Center, argued that the Human Genome Project would not draw new professionals in …
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Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… Building on our leadership role in the initial sequencing of the human genome, we collaborate with the world's scientific and … About the National Human Genome Research Institute … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Homepage … Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The …