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NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… what kinds of bacteria, fungi and viruses exist on human skin. And this includes the bottom of your feet, the … boon and a bane depending on the circumstances, promoting human health and causing diseases.  A view of the skin microbiome and the lower skin layers ( Grice, E., Segre, J., …
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.
… pleasure of giving the opening talk at the fourth annual International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics at NIH last month. The month-long … updated over time. Towards that end, the Genome Reference Consortium (GRC) was formed after the HGP to provide …
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Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… viruses. Understanding plant genomics is valuable for human nutrition and health. In addition to playing an … particularly due to DNA plant viruses, can threaten international food security and cause significant economic … social concerns of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies. The recent International Summit on Human Gene Editing focused on these …
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The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… of the Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research (CSER) Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide … genomics into clinical medicine, is funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National … of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The NHGRI Extramural Research Program …
Event
Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new Human Genome Reference Program beginning in fiscal year 2020.
… Additional Resources … Contacts … NHGRI will fund a new Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) beginning in fiscal … development, and technology development. … Online … Human Genome Reference Program Webinar … Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new Human Genome Reference Program beginning in fiscal year 2020. …
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NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the May 10, 2023 media briefing about the new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… you, Lisa. Hello, I’m Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, one of the Institutes and … we announce a major advance in generating a high-quality human pangenome reference . This pangenome reference … NHGRI has led the funding of the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium. These efforts exemplify what it means to be at …
Fact Sheets
Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… For many years, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has tracked the costs … below]; (2) "Cost per Genome" - the cost of sequencing a human-sized genome. For each, a graph is provided showing the … thus reflects an estimate of the cost of sequencing a human-sized genome rather than the actual costs for specific …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health … NHGRI and the goals for the government's efforts in the International Human Genome Project (HGP). NACHGR meets three …
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Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… genomics Hover or swipe over the illustration to zoom. The Human Genome Project (HGP) Timeline contains major milestones … … Photographs taken during the decade-long odyssey of the Human Genome Project. Images include the announcement of the completion of the draft human genome, technologies used for DNA sequencing, and …