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Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… DNA and insert new ones. While using the system to advance technology, scientists are also thinking critically about the … issues always in mind, scientists have begun using the technology in diverse areas of research. In this study, a … offers promising possibilities for the future of plant genomic engineering and suggests exciting methods to improve …
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.
… and partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in … in English and Spanish to help you dive in and learn key genomic concepts. Search for any genomic term to learn more.  … We're creating a world more …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… on Life Sciences and the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment recommend a concerted genome research … Sequencing the Human Genome ." The U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment publishes Mapping Our Genes—Genome … 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.
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Ellen Rolfes is the director of the Division of Management at and executive officer of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… administrative functions, including budget, information technology and human capital management. In doing so, Ms. … NHGRI budget, jobs at NHGRI, human resources, information technology … Ellen Rolfes, NHGRI budget, jobs at NHGRI, human resources, information technology … Ellen Rolfes is the director of the Division of …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… led to an explosion in at-home, or "direct to consumer" genomic testing. You can even seek genomic information without involving a healthcare provider … on the radio. The global "direct-to-consumer" (or DTC) genomic testing market was valued at $117 million in 2017, …
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Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies
… (NASEM) outlining a roadmap for the field to build technology and infrastructure to allow researchers to more …
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.
… inspirational piece illustrates yet another triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments … informing policy, and educating society about genomic advances. A key element among these efforts is … There has been an explosion in the public's interest in genomic applications, including Direct-to-Consumer genomic …
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.
… central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … the power of scientific investigation by allowing genomic data to be combined across studies, and accelerates … number of Data Access Requests (DARs) for secondary use of genomic data (see figure)?   … From The Genomics Landscape …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… – ENCODE was able to develop an updated and much-improved genomic encyclopedia, expanding its provision of critical … in the ENCODE 3 publications also help to explain how genomic variation outside of protein-coding regions can … the goals of ENCODE, NHGRI has also funded four rounds of technology development research since 2003, with several of …