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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… among Africans as it relates to research conducted in Africa by African investigators. The three-year grants are … project to understand cultural and language concepts of genomics in Nigeria. The goal is to develop a participant … about disease susceptibility. Both grants are part of the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) component of …
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NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… use a long, blank (and boring) hallway near my office in Building 31 on the NIH campus, NHGRI staff members … and C’s stretching nearly 100 linear feet. As mentioned in a recent article in the NIH Record , representing “the … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. …  The International Common Disease Alliance …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… unparalleled efficiency and precision. … Did you know that in the 15 years since we finished reading  the human genome … many years have found, there are also important technical issues to consider, especially when considering the use of … … Beyond the technical issues, there are significant ethical issues  surrounding the ability to edit the human and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch … Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 … the entire field by being cognizant of important issues related to things like diversity, equity, social …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… be seen with a specialized microscope. The secret lies in the highly structured and tightly packed nature of the … This is the iconic DNA double helix that you may have seen in textbooks or advertising. DNA is read like a code. This … ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging …
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
… and arrestees, or with DNA detected at other crime scenes, in order to identify criminal suspects. The technology's … scene) profile into publicly available open-data, personal genomics DNA databases or private companies that offer IGG … been convicted of crimes they did not commit. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to research "legal issues regarding patents" as part of the then center's research into the ethical, social, and legal implications of human genome …
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  … one of the smallest NIH institutes by budget, it ranks #3 in total number of Data Access Requests (DARs) for secondary … Disapprovals were most often related to administrative issues, with most of those requests approved upon …
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 … that anyone can buy a test that will read specific places in their DNA and provide them with information about their … as the one for "fast-twitch" muscle fibers, also raises ethical questions. Since children may not be able to consent …