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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… Genetic Engineering … Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) … to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA, Genes, DNA Sequence … Genetic …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking a postdoc to join the Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section in Bethesda, Maryland.
… The Intramural Research Program of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes … is seeking a postdoc to join the Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section (SBGE), in Bethesda, Maryland. … The …
Outreach
The USA Science and Engineering Festival is an opportunity to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities.
… Join NHGRI staff at the USA Science and Engineering Festival to take part in hands-on genetics and … Dr. Eric Green and Jenny Montooth from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes … … Genomics Activities … 2018 Festival … USA Science and Engineering Festival … The USA Science and Engineering …
News Release
NHGRI-funded researchers to be honored with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers
… Ph.D. … Three researchers funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will receive the … sequencing that is allowing for the assembly of complete genome sequences. Such assembly will help finish the remaining gaps in the human reference genome, which has a clear benefit to the study of genetic …
Staff
Dr. Meru Sadhu is the head of the Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section at the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​
… The Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section's goal is to systematically understand … unique genetic variants. In addition to applying existing genome engineering methods, the section aims to further …
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities. Synthetic biology … synthetic biology is similar to another approach called " genome editing " because both involve changing an organism's … long stretches of DNA and insert them into an organism's genome. These synthesized pieces of DNA could be genes that …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… the last three decades – from the early years of the Human Genome Project to today’s efforts in tailoring medical care … updates and monitor the ‘Genomics2020’ calendar . … The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code  exhibition is currently … and engineers on the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and math research and on community service …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project, and the 20th anniversary of National DNA Day. … 99th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on May 15 and 16. The open … …  Over the last year, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) convened an external …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral … 91st meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 14-15. As usual, … in the School of Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She is a devoted mentor and champion of …
Educational Resources
A knockout typically refers to an organism that has been genetically engineered to lack one or more specific genes.
… lack one or more specific genes. … Knockout Mouse, Genetic Engineering, Gene, Laboratory Experiment … A knockout, as related to genomics, refers to the use of genetic engineering to inactivate or remove one or more specific …