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A selection of NHGRI Director Eric Green's recent interviews, speeches, awards and institute testimony.
… Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA The Washington Post March 31, 2022 Completing the Human … Report to May NACHGR Meeting May 4 NIH Postbac Poster Day 2017 Building 45, Natcher Conference Center Bethesda, … Level) 5635 Fishers Lane Rockville, Md. September 12, 2016 Director's Report to September NACHGR Meeting September …
Research Funding
News stories related programs and projects funded by NHGRI.
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News Release
Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating … aging disorder. … Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the … the Broad Institute developed the base-editing method in 2016, funded in part by NHGRI. "CRISPR editing, while …
News Release
A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results.
… is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results. The research suggests that newer, faster, "next-generation" DNA sequencing (NGS) methods are as accurate - and perhaps … and his co-workers, reported their findings March 28, 2016 in the online edition of the journal Clinical Chemistry …
News Release
Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… recognized Thanksgiving as National Family Health History Day. … A Message from the Director This year, the National … join NHGRI in celebrating Family Health History Day! … Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green … your family health history. ​ … Family Health History Day, Thanksgiving and family history, family medical history, …
Research Funding
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) aims to identify all functional elements in the human and mouse genomes.
… ENCODE ChIP-seq pipeline using endogenously tagged human DNA-associated proteins UM1 HG009411 Charles Lee The Jackson … Encoding genomic architecture in the encyclopedia: linking DNA elements, chromatin state, and gene expression in 3D U01 … Genetic Variation with SCREEN, October 2017, ASHG ENCODE 2016: Research Applications and Users Meeting American …
Talking Glossary
Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers to the use of technologies for sequencing DNA that became available shortly after the completion of the Human Genome Project (which relied on the first-generation method of Sanger sequencing).
… Next-Generation DNA Sequencing … Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers to the use of … can sequence an entire human genome in a single day and for less than 1,000. … Next-generation DNA sequencing …
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NHGRI awards $6.7 million in new research grants to develop DNA sequencing technologies that are more sensitive, faster, cheaper and more accurate.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … "Can you believe they make DNA sequencers the size of staplers?" asked Meni Wanunu, … is surely not alone in his astonishment. The field of DNA sequencing is full of ideas that are just crazy enough to … investigator: Anna Schibel, Ph.D. Posted: October 4, 2016 … Sensitive, Faster, Cheaper Technologies … Related …
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In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… Ph.D. … On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare … conditions. On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare …
Talking Glossary
Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder.
… Cell-Free DNA Testing … Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look …