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Researchers have used a new combination of microfluidics and genomics to fish out a specific gut bacterium from the sea of microbes in the human microbiome.
… from the sea of trillions of microbes in the human microbiome. … The new method has broad applications for … funded by the Technology Development program of the Human Microbiome Project (HMP). The HMP is supported by the NIH … Ph.D., program director, NHGRI, coordinator, Human Microbiome Project CONTACT: To schedule an interview, please …
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Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… in all parts of your body and make up the diverse human microbiome. These microbiomes support and maintain your health but also, when the microbiome is disturbed in some fashion, have been linked to … diseases. Hence it is not surprising that the human microbiome is an important avenue of health research. It is …
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NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… human health and causing diseases. A view of the skin microbiome and the lower skin layers ( Grice, E., Segre, J., … proud of? Segre: Building a translational team for skin microbiome research with brilliant colleagues, using the best … to 2008, I was one of the first scientists to stand up a microbiome-focused clinical protocol, and I am thrilled to …
Educational Resources
Bacteria are small single-celled organisms.
… small single-celled organisms. … Microorganism, Microbe, Microbiome, Pathogen, Germs, Disease … Bacteria are small …
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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.
… an incredibly complex map of species that make up the skin microbiome. It also opens the door for scientists to figure … skin diseases. “The organisms that make up the skin microbiome have an enormous impact on our health, and changes in the microbiome can contribute to several skin diseases,” said …
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Dr. Julie Segre is chief and a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Dr. Segre is a leader in the NIH Roadmap Human Microbiome Project, communicating with multiple media sources … community, whose DNA is collectively referred to as the microbiome. The Microbial Genomics Section developed methods … microbial genomics: foundational studies of the human skin microbiome and tracking hospital-associated bacterial …
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Dr. Sean Conlan is an associate investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… to answer basic research questions on the human skin microbiome and hospital-associated pathogens. Dr. Conlan … Analysis of DNA Sequence Data from the NIH Human Microbiome Project. PLoS One, 7(10):e47075. 2012. [ PubMed ] … Genome Biology, 13(7):R64. 2012. [ PubMed ] The Human Microbiome Consortium. Structure, Function and Diversity of …
Clinical Research
The INSIGHTS study is exploring sickle cell disease in adults.
… The Insights into Microbiome and Environmental Contributions to Sickle Cell … in health. Some participants will have their skin microbiome tested for bacteria and fungi. A key component of … care during the visit. ClinicalTrials.gov: Insights Into Microbiome and Environmental Contributions to Sickle Cell …
Professional Development Programs
The Short Course in Genomics offers educators a chance to hear lectures and receive teaching resources from leading researchers, clinicians and staff.
… Short Course in Genomics from July 16-19, 2024. … The microbiome lesson plans - consisting of four modules - were inspired by lectures and resources on the microbiome offered at NHGRI's Short Course in Genomics. … … … Video Kit … Publications … Questions or Comments? … Microbiome Lesson Plans … Related Content … Contacts … The …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, looks back on Bettie Graham's 50 years of federal service and as a champion for diversity in the genomics workforce, as she retires at the end of 2023.
… best, … A genome catalog of the early-life human skin microbiome Shen et al. Genome Biol . 2023 Nov 10;24(1):252. … has abundant microbes on their skin. Just like one’s gut microbiome, these microbes play important roles in an individual’s health and wellbeing. Yet, most microbiome studies are performed on samples from adults, and …