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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.
… Julie Coursen … Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from … has previously been adapted for use in many organisms, and this latest iteration develops gene-editing for use in plants. … The November Genome Advance of the Month describes how these scientists …
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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Ganguly, Ph.D. … Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging … disease that causes extreme premature aging in children and can significantly shorten their life expectancy. The … , and was a collaboration between the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …
News Release
NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… of research conducted by the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) network is to better understand the … into EMRs The grants, administered by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), represent the third phase … in patient electronic health records, and along with genome-wide testing, explore the roles of variants in a …
Staff
Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and a program director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network.
… M.D. … Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and is the Program Director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records … Physician and a program director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us commemorate and celebrate this occasion in an unconventional way: by … feeling] about the launch of the Human Genome Project.  Francis Collins Eric Green  … To jumpstart …
News Release
Researchers explored patients', parents' and physicians' perspectives on the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to reverse sickle cell disease.
… of its kind, researchers explored patients', parents' and physicians' perspectives on the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to reverse sickle cell disease (SCD). … A … expressed overall optimism about participating in human genome editing clinical trials, but were concerned about …
Event
Workshop highlighting accomplishments of eMERGE network and and identifying gaps, challenges and future opportunities in genomic medicine research.
… Additional Resources … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted a program review workshop entitled eMERGE and Beyond: The Future of EHR and Genomics on October 30th, 2017.  The Electronic Medical …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… across the United States on top of the illness, death, and physical isolation that we have been experiencing … up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. I encourage you to check out … polygenic risk scores, behavior, human identity, gene editing, history of eugenics, artificial intelligence, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… Last month, Dr. Sara Hull (NHGRI Bioethics Core Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics … up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral … 91st meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 14-15. As usual, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The … to eliminate obstacles related to DNA synthesis and editing, characterizing genomic variants, understanding …