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Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms.
… Genomics … Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms. … Gene, Genome, Genetic Variation, Allele, Founder Effect, Genetic Drift, HapMap, … … Population genomics is the large-scale application of genomic technologies to study populations of individuals. For …
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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa. The region is the most genetically diverse in the world, yet few studies have looked into genomic risk factors for disease in … and whole-genome sequence data to explore the genomic-variation landscape of several African ethno-linguistic …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes.
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NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… toward the major role played by genetics in shaping such variation in dogs. … The Power of Comparison In a new study, … used whole genome sequencing and genome-wide association studies to identify genomic variants associated with sixteen observable …
Clinical Research
A study where both genotypic (individual genetics) and phenotypic (individual disease characteristics) patient data would be analyzed using advanced data-analytics programs to derive meaningful associations for the development of prevention, management and treatment strategies.
… KM, Chong SN, Chandrasekharappa SC, Mullikin J, Liu PP. Genomic Landscape of Patients with Germline RUNX1 Variants … oncology because of the rare opportunity to monitor the genomic evolution of cancer from a pre-cancer population in … yet to be fully characterized? … More widespread access to genomic medicine vital for studying a rare, undiagnosed blood …
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Using a virtual reality buffet, researchers studied the hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their children.
… why receiving information about their children's genomic risk of obesity led some mothers to make healthier … who received the strongest messages about their children's genomic risk for obesity were less subject to a type of … approach to assess research participant behavior in future studies using the VR buffet. "We hope that this work will …
Genomics and Medicine
The categories for the notable accomplishments of research are defined as research that uses genomics to generate or study.
… for notable accomplishments : Involve use of patients’ genomic variant information in clinical decision making. … to generate or study. Category Information Content Genomic Medicine Resource Genomic medicine educational … or condition. Pharmacogenomics How a person’s genetic variation affects how they respond to medications. Oncology …
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.
… population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies. While the fields of genetics and genomics have … using population descriptors as a proxy to describe human genomic variation. These descriptors have reflected individuals’ …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution, … a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and reduce and eliminate health disparities. … CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic …
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Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… in genomics research and the increasing availability of genomic information. The awards will fund researchers at … (CEER) program. … The projects will examine the use of genomic information in the prevention and treatment of … . … Impact on Society … Related Content … NIH funds new studies on ethical, legal and social impact of genomic …