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Genomics education begins with a classroom of educators
The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… have access to groundbreaking and exciting scientific news in classrooms in addition to primary science content. By … the country who actively impart groundbreaking genomics news to students of all backgrounds and ages. Efforts like … the latest genomics science to the classroom. … News Release …
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Media Availability: NIH research leads to first FDA-approved treatment for progeria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment for progeria, a rare and fatal pediatric disease, characterized by dramatic, rapid aging beginning in childhood.
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NHGRI researcher calls for more genomic research of Africans, people of the African diaspora
More research must be done to understand the interactions of ancient genes with modern environments.
… interactions of ancient genes with modern environments. … News Release …
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President Gurib-Fakim of Mauritius Supports H3Africa Initiative
African scientists and collaborators gathered in Pointe aux Piments in Mauritius for the 9th Human Health and Heredity in Africa Consortium Meeting.
… Human Health and Heredity in Africa Consortium Meeting. … News Release …
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NIH publishes the largest genomic study on type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan African populations
Researchers show critical association between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 gene.
… of the key organs involved in T2D, because their β-cells release insulin as a response to rising glucose in the … between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 gene. … News Release …
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NIH and USDA scientists publish goat genome sequence
The goat has contributed its DNA to a new method for high-quality, low-cost genome reconstruction, one that will be useful for reading human and other genomes.
… that will be useful for reading human and other genomes. … News Release …
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The Expanding Influence of Genomics on Society
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… very latest in genetic manipulation. Follow #ELSICON for news updates before and during the conference. … Anticipate … legal and social implications of genomic research. … News Release …
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Happy Thanksgiving! Collect and act on your family health history
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… accessible, and interpretable way. But the good news is that an increasing variety of software tools now … special day is also National Family Health History Day. … News Release …
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Scientists create world's largest catalog of human genomic variation
Scientists from the 1000 Genomes Project Consortium has created the world's largest catalog of genomic differences among humans.
… the individuals studied for the project consented to broad release of their data, and the data can be used by … largest catalog of genomic differences among humans. … News Release …
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NHGRIs Dr. Andy Baxevanis named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dr. Andy Baxevanis has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
… the American Association for the Advancement of Science. … News Release …