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Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which … organisms, researchers can pinpoint regions of similarity and difference. … Identifying DNA sequences that have been … itself. It pinpoints genes that are essential to life and highlights genomic signals that control gene function …
Human Genome Project
Video testimonials from prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… of the Human Genome Project. Prominent members of the genomics community have joined NHGRI in commemorating and celebrating this occasion by taking their own selfie … prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Medicine Working Group explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine.
… Advisory Council for Human Genome Research that explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic … efforts outlined by the 2011 NHGRI Strategic Plan  and continued in the 2020 NHGRI Strategic Plan . The working … in advising NHGRI on research needed to evaluate and move genomics into routine medical practice. The working group …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Discipline-specific genomic competencies are knowledge and skills that a provider needs in order to perform specific functions in genomic healthcare. Competency-based healthcare education is an outcomes-based approach that uses competencies to organize and structure curricula and continuing education.
… Discipline-specific genomic competencies are knowledge and skills that a provider needs in order to perform specific … outcomes-based approach that uses competencies to organize and structure curricula and continuing education.  Click on … for undergraduate medical education in genetics and genomics October 2022 The published updated competencies …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals. Editing DNA can lead to changes in physical traits, like eye color, and disease risk. Scientists use different technologies to do … leading to changes in physical traits, like eye color, and disease risk. Scientists use different technologies to do …
News Release
The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom. … Samantha Agoos, who teaches honors genetics and biology at Denver East High School in Denver, believes … education resources available to teachers like Agoos and Lassar. The National Human Genome Research Institute's …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Data Science Working Group facilitates engagement of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on genomics and data science issues.
… Genome Research on complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science. … The NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working … been charged with providing input to the NHGRI Director and other institute leaders about relevant trans-National …
News Release
Experts discussed the gaps, challenges and opportunities in genomics at Genomic Medicine Meeting VIII: NHGRI's Genomic Medicine Portfolio, sponsored by NHGRI.
… Steven Benowitz … Integrating genomics into medical settings is a chicken-or-the-egg … that genomics improves doctors' ability to diagnose and treat disease, but genomics must first be implemented … to gather that evidence. … Moving beyond this impasse and proving the usefulness of genomic medicine were among the …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
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… several decades, but the conversation about the science and ethics of genome editing has grown louder due to faster, cheaper, and more efficient technologies. … While the popular media … creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5  Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
Office of Genomic Data Science
NHGRI is committed to increase the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS).
… is committed to increase the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS). Through recent funding announcements …