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Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… For many years, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has tracked the costs … below]; (2) "Cost per Genome" - the cost of sequencing a human-sized genome. For each, a graph is provided showing the … assessment/control for sequencing projects Technology development to improve sequencing pipelines Development of …
NEWS RELEASE
Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… live in all parts of your body and make up the diverse human microbiome. These microbiomes support and maintain your … diseases. Hence it is not surprising that the human microbiome is an important avenue of health research. … or if a microbial community changes in response to the development of a disease. Researchers don’t yet know if a …
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… genomics Hover or swipe over the illustration to zoom. The Human Genome Project (HGP) Timeline contains major milestones … … Photographs taken during the decade-long odyssey of the Human Genome Project. Images include the announcement of the completion of the draft human genome, technologies used for DNA sequencing, and …
Homepage
Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… on our leadership role in the initial sequencing of the human genome, we collaborate with the world's scientific and … we can benefit all of humankind. … About the National Human Genome Research Institute … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Homepage … Official …
Event
A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… ET Bold Prediction #1: Generating and analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research … ET Bold Prediction #2: The biological function(s) of every human gene will be known; for non-coding elements in the human genome, such knowledge will be the rule rather than the …
Statement
NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the May 10, 2023 media briefing about the new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… you, Lisa. Hello, I’m Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, one of the Institutes and … we announce a major advance in generating a high-quality human pangenome reference . This pangenome reference … of humanity's DNA blueprint, with significantly greater human diversity than previous reference sequences. With …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why we need a new human pangenome reference.
… … The original human genome reference sequence is outdated. The original human genome reference sequence was generated by the Human Genome Project in 2003. While this reference sequence …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 99th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on May 15, 2023.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 99th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on May 15, 2023. Request an … 1100 … 99th Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … The National Human Genome Research …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 103rd Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on September 9, 2024.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 103rd Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on September 9, 2024. Request an … 1100 … 103rd Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … The National Human Genome Research …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 102nd Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on May 20, 2024.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 102nd Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on May 20, 2024. Request an … 1100 … 102nd Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … The National Human Genome Research …