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Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… and so on — it's pretty clear that at the level of drug metabolising enzymes, genes don't align themselves in a … for example, may carry different copies of important drug metabolising enzymes, and similar observations are true …
News Release
NHGRI participated in a science communications contest called the Three-Minute Talk. NHGRI's Ryan Johnson came away with a first place win.
News Release
Scientists set their sights on chromatin - the DNA-protein complex that packages DNA into chromosomes in the cell - to better understand how the genome works.
… may play a major role in the development of cancer drug resistance. … Studying the Genome's Working Parts … …
Staff
Dr. Sean Conlan is an associate investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.​
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… in tracking hospital-acquired infections of multi-drug-resistant organisms. Most recently, Julie has also been …
News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
Event
The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
… and the Office of Minority Health at the Food and Drug Administration. Request an Accommodation … Virtual: Zoom …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply.
… find the pathogens and eliminate them. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has an entire network set up for …
Educational Resources
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are a type of polymorphism involving variation of a single base pair.
… if and how SNPs in a genome influence health, disease, drug response and other traits. … Single nucleotide …
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… impact on clinical care . Initial findings focusing on 5 drug -gene interactions have identified one or more … kidney disease, rapid declines in renal function, CHD, drug -induced liver injury Northwestern University 11,000; …