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NHGRI commemorates 20th anniversary of White House event announcing draft human genome sequence
On June 26, 2000, nearly 10 years into the 13-year project, President Bill Clinton announced an important milestone for the Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony.
… Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony. … News Release …
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NIH genome sequencing program targets the genomic bases of common, rare disease
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. … News Release …
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NIH-funded startups are fueling the era of genome-completeness
Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics. … News Release …
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More widespread access to genomic medicine vital for studying a rare, underdiagnosed blood disorder
Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… their megakaryocytes, which are cells that produce and release platelets into the blood, are smaller with nuclei … of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder. … News Release …
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Genotype-Tissue Expression project expands functional studies of genomic variation
Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… and how genomic variation modulates that expression. … News Release …
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National Institutes of Health celebrates DNA’s double anniversary
April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
… milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day. … News Release …
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Researchers study enhanced genetic animal model of Down syndrome
NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… model and found the updated version to be enhanced. … News Release …
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NIH researchers discover new gene involved in a toxic competition among yeast
NIH researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin.
… a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin. … News Release …
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NIH scientists discover a rare neurological disease involving cellular recycling
Researchers from NHGRI and the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech.
… by issues with motor coordination and speech. … News Release …
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Large-scale genetic analysis shows microRNAs in human pancreas associated with diabetes
In a new large-scale genetic analysis, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have found set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes.
… cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes. … News Release …