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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues have identified genomic variants that cause a rare and severe inflammatory skin disorder, known as disabling pansclerotic morphea, and have found a potential treatment.
… Genome sequencing reveals genetic basis for disabling pansclerotic morphea, a severe inflammatory … … Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues have identified genomic variants that … morphea, and have found a potential treatment. Scientists discovered that people with the disorder have an …
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NIH is awarding $18.9 million towards research that aims to accelerate the use of genome sequencing in clinical care for all individuals.
… care. The new awards will generate innovative approaches and best practices to ensure that the effectiveness of … in identifying common challenges and opportunities for advancing this integration." With this new round of … Program supports grants for research, and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional …
Grantees
To accelerate genomics research, NHGRI funds and collaborates with scientists t government, public and private institutions
… Research Institute (NHGRI) funds and collaborates with scientists in government, public and private institutions. We … submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated … the NIH standard schedule for submission, review and award. … The research funding divisions support research in …
Staff
Dr. Bailey-Wilson is a scientist emeritus in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research.
… on understanding the genetic factors that increase risk for various complex diseases and their interactions with environmental risk factors. Dr. … of awards and honors, including the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Department of Medical Genetics, Indiana …
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Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet … when one of Emily’s relatives underwent genetic testing for an unrelated condition, they were told that they also had …
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Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… that cells produce based on such regulation. To do this, scientists will examine part of the more than 30 tissue types … identify and catalog genomic variants and gene expression. For the last decade, scientists have used genome-wide … Program supports grants for research and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional …
Talking Glossary
GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
… Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) … GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or … to alter the characteristics of an organism. … GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or … as making human insulin, producing fermented beverages and developing pesticide resistance in crop plants. … GMO …
For Teachers
Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… This lesson is based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated … website includes two other sections of possible interest for further study: Classical Genetics (basics) and Genetic … are key molecules of the cell nucleus. Why did most scientists think that proteins were the most likely …
News Release
New grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome.
… grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive … human genome is becoming obsolete. The funds are necessary for making advances in DNA sequencing technology and … approximately $3.5 million per year over five years. This award is being made to UCSC, with U.S. and international …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… In 2023, ASHG and NHGRI announced a new partnership that strengthens and … Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to inform and advance genomics and its … and scientific administration. Opportunities are available for individuals at the postbaccalaureate and graduate levels. …