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About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… those who have a family member with a genetic disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These tests are done … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… efficiency and precision. … Did you know that in the 15 years since we finished reading  the human genome sequence for the first time, we have … introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… toward treating cancers not by where they are found in the body, but by how their genomes have changed? Cancer is … a group of genetic diseases that result from changes in the genome of cells in the body, leading them to grow … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… ** James Watson was the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our … these topics are unsupported by science and are counter to the mission and values of NHGRI. … Completed in April 2003, … on Human Genome Sequencing. They decide that all human genomic sequence information should be made freely available …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… October 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… information about their genome? Advances in genomics since the Human Genome Project have led to an explosion in at-home, or "direct to consumer" genomic testing. You can even seek genomic information … without involving a healthcare provider in ordering the test or delivering the results. What are the pros and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … In March, the NIH Intramural Research Program was featured on CBS' 60 minutes . Specifically, the story focused on the recent successes of one of NIH's … inspirational piece illustrates yet another triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… From The Genomics Landscape Originally published: January 13, 2022  Data sharing is central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… many important clues about you—from your ancestry to the way your body responds to diseases, medications, and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our … and partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in …