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Three research teams funded by NIH gather data at the most basic molecular levels about the biological processes that make up the human microbiome.
… identifying the specific microbial population can guide therapy. In addition, the project aims to build a new IBD …
Research Funding
The N​on-Coding Variants Program explores which variants in a region associated with a disease or trait cause the higher risk for the disease or trait
… University-Purdue University at Indianapolis Regulation of mRNA splicing by intronic genetic variants R01 CA213466 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 4, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how NHGRI researchers are emphasizing the need for diversity in genomics.
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… a synthetic type of DNA generated from messenger RNA, or mRNA, the molecule in the cell that takes information from … and instructs it to make a specific protein. By using mRNA as a template, scientists use enzymatic reactions to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… How COVID-19 can lead to diabetes Dr. Collins explains how mRNA vaccines work and shares his health and wellness habits … Meet an inspiring researcher who helped create COVID-19 mRNA vaccines How immunity generated from COVID-19 vaccines …
For Teachers
Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… PROBLEM section: Why can there be more then one possible mRNA sequence for a peptide sequence? #23. A gene is a … #24. The RNA message is sometimes edited. What happens to mRNA when there is no binding region of DNA to match? What is …
Staff
Dr. Douglas Stewart is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Center for Precision Health Research.
… R, Strauss, JF. Increased transcription and increased mRNA stability contribute to increased GATA6 mRNA abundance in PCOS theca cells. Journal of Clinical …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green features the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center.
… editing ," " a cancer drug's broad swipe ," and " gene therapy triumph ." Nature's  list of Science Events that … Research Dr. Collins Discusses Advances in Gene Therapy with the Associated Press Unlocking Life's Code : …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new fact sheets produced by the institute's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… such as COVID-19 vaccine production , PCR testing , and mRNA vaccines . These and other fact sheets include graphical …
News Release
Jeffery Schloss, Ph.D., founding director of the Division of Genome Sciences, is embarking on a new journey: retirement.
… cell movement and the factors that determine how much mRNA is made. He envisioned spending his years conducting …