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The N​on-Coding Variants Program explores which variants in a region associated with a disease or trait cause the higher risk for the disease or trait
… of many people are sequenced, millions of sites in the genome differ among those people. Some of these genetic … traits. Some variants are in the parts of the genome that code for proteins; the effects of these variants are not … therapies, as well as to make predictions about a person's risk of disease. The six awards funded in the first round …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
… We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life. … Did you know that just knowing the genome sequence of an organism only reveals part of the story … each cell read and interpret its genome? … Although it's appealing to think of the genome sequence as the "book of …
News Release
NIH researchers have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study, led by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), found that individuals diagnosed with ADHD had differences in genes that code for known chemicals that brain cells use to communicate.
… (ADHD). The study, led by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the NIH, found … diagnosed with ADHD had differences in genes that code for known chemicals that brain cells use to communicate. … regions are known to be critical in controlling a person’s attention. Previous research found differences in the …
Educational Resources
An exon is the portion of a gene that codes for amino acids.
… Intron, DNA Sequence, DNA Expression, RNA, Genes, Genetic Code … An exon is a region of the genome that ends up within an mRNA molecule. Some exons are … a protein, whereas others are non-coding. Genes in the genome consist of exons and introns. … An exon is the portion …
Educational Resources
Antisense is the non-coding DNA strand of a gene.
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health. … HGP Timeline Illustration: … Hover or swipe over the illustration to zoom. The Human Genome Project (HGP) Timeline contains major milestones in … month marks the 30th anniversary of the endeavor, biology's audacious odyssey that deciphered the first sequence of the …
Educational Resources
The instructions in a gene that tell the cell how to make a specific protein.
… Genetic Code … The instructions in a gene that tell the cell how to … Helix, Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine … Genetic code refers to the instructions contained in a gene that tell a cell how to make a specific protein. Each gene’s code uses the four nucleotide bases of DNA: adenine (A), …
Culture
Work with a talented team, including world-class scientists at NHGRI. Share genomics and its discoveries with the community and the world.
… outreach, our staff celebrates the completion of the Human Genome Project every year and shares excitement about the … and help bring the fruits of genomic discovery to people's lives. … At NHGRI, we make possible the genomic discoveries … and coffee bars. Wellness@NIH offers resources for work-life balance, including hundreds of recreational …
Professional Development Programs
Meeting a JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program graduate will help you learn more about the program and may help when deciding whether to apply.
… health. After the lecture, my classmates discuss the day's reading and share ideas and interests that will inspire our … Genetic Counseling Training Program National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH On receiving a graduate's … Ontario, Canada Tokyo, Japan … Coursework … A Day in the Life of a 1st Year Student … A Day in the Life of a 2nd year …
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Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… Faherty, Ph.D. … Although sensationalized, television's Dr. Gregory House is the embodiment of how medicine is … Leslie Biesecker, M.D., chief of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and … features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code is a powerful solution to confront the challenges of …