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… Cáncer de próstata … Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth … which is part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer generally affects men over the age of 50. It is responsible for more deaths among men than any other cancer except lung cancer. …
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 … – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general … eggs and sperm over its lifetime A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine …
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15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.
… continues to transform our world in myriad ways. … Human Genome Project, Complete Genome Sequence, Genomics Impact On Society, Cancer Genomics, Genomic Testing, Enhanced Forensics, Genome …
Talking Glossary
Un carcinógeno es una sustancia, organismo o agente capaz de causar cáncer.
… is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment …
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.
… In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished and made available to scientists … and researchers two years ahead of the original Human Genome Project schedule and at a cost less than the original … effort to sequence the 3 billion DNA letters in the human genome is considered by many to be one of the most ambitious …
Talking Glossary
BRCA1 y BRCA2 son los dos primeros genes que se identificaron como asociados a tipos hereditarios del cáncer de mama y de ovario. Las personas con mutaciones en BRCA1 o BRCA2 tienen un riesgo mucho más alto de desarrollar cáncer de mama, de ovario u otros tipos de cáncer en comparación con las personas que no tienen mutaciones en estos genes.
… found to be associated with inherited forms of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. People with mutations in either BRCA1 or BRCA2 have a … risk for developing breast, ovarian or other types of cancer than those without mutations in the genes. Both BRCA1 …
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.
… up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. The first four such oral … of strategic planning that dates back to the Human Genome Project. These efforts have proven extremely valuable … . NHGRI plans to release the draft 2020 strategic plan on genome.gov on April 15. At that time, we will be engaging …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The … with the other funders associated with the Human Genome Project. Following completion of the Project, NHGRI … genome.gov/2020SV . …  In early 2020, NHGRI, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and National Institute of Allergy and …
Fact Sheets
Epigenomics is a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome.
… the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome. … The epigenome is a multitude of chemical compounds … associated with body overgrowth and increased risk of cancer; Prader-Willi syndrome, associated with poor muscle … that can lead to cancer, researchers in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Network, which is supported by the National …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… suspects, and victims of crimes and disasters. … Your genome is the operating manual containing all the … And it’s unique to you. The more you know about your genome and how it works, the more you'll understand your own … in the highly structured and tightly packed nature of the genome. … Genomes are made of DNA, an extremely large …