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Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… have a gene variant associated sickle cell trait (SCT) and most never have related health complications. Researchers have now identified three … the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …
Research Funding
The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) maintains and updates the human genome reference and provides it to the scientific community.
… Since the origin of the human reference in the completion of the International Human Genome Project, there has been a need to maintain and improve the human reference and to make it available to …
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The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the institute responsible for leading NIH's effort in the …
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In a new large-scale genetic analysis, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have found set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes.
… found a set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type … basic biology of pancreatic islets is important for human health. The study, led in part by scientists at the National … Health, will inform future studies on the early detection and treatment of diabetes. The results were published in …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to bring some of our staff back to the … to announce the completion of a draft sequence of the human genome. The ceremony took place in the East Room of the … of human biology and new insights about human health and disease.  On that day 20 years ago, Francis …
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On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… Session 1 – Cells, Tissues, and Organs As we continue to catalog cell types and cell … understanding of Mendelian inheritance were early foci of human genetics that naturally emphasized family-based studies … Lindsay        Assistant Professor, Biobehavioral Health Pennsylvania State University  Flint, Johnathan …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green reflects on the milestones of the Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) Program as it reaches completion.
… researchers, industry experts, healthcare professionals, and interested members of the public. Specifically, the … variation identification, association, and function in human health and disease. If you are in the Boston area, we welcome …
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Researchers analyzing human, fly, and worm genomes have found these species have key genomic processes in common, reflecting their shared ancestry.
… Steven Benowitz … Researchers analyzing human, fly, and worm genomes have found that these species have a number … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Integrating data from the three species, the model …
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Researchers have now identified and catalogued more species - nearly 200 new bacteria and thousands of viruses - that reside on the human skin than has ever been possible, largely due to advances in bioinformatics and laboratory techniques.
… Rachael Zisk … Study identifies nearly 200 new bacteria and thousands of viruses residing on skin, far more than … identified and catalogued more species that reside on the human skin than has ever been possible, largely due to … make up the skin microbiome have an enormous impact on our health, and changes in the microbiome can contribute to …
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
… patients. This page provides resources targeted to HCPs and their educators. Healthcare Professionals' Genomics … and Genetic Terms : Features nearly 250 terms explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and … tests and how results of DTC-GT may affect their patients’ health, wellness and medical decision making. … The …