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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 … ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled 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 …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat … 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 …
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, … establish rapid prepublication data release as the norm in genomics and other fields. Project leaders reconvene in …
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 … of the 2020 Strategic Vision for the next decade of human genomics research in late October. … Video criteria … Sharing …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome … information about their genome? Advances in genomics since the Human Genome Project have led to an explosion in at-home, … without involving a healthcare provider in ordering the test or delivering the results. What are the pros and …
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 understanding of human health …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
… does not involve health care professional engagement or the use of health insurance to cover the cost of testing. … by phone. The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) offers a search form by type of specialist … to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of DTC-GT, the benefits and limitations of these …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the …
The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… support equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, with the ultimate goal to end structural racism in biomedical … pandemic, I would — as I have in previous issues of The Genomics Landscape — like to offer some “remote learning” …