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The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… into other areas such as healthcare, agriculture, ancestry testing, and forensics. Meanwhile, the genomics funding … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of … related to DNA synthesis and editing, characterizing genomic variants, understanding genomic mosaicism, and …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible.
… with newly generated genome sequences. This reveals genomic changes that have occurred in different populations … for sequencing the extracted DNA [see DNA Sequencing ]. Genomic studies like these have allowed us to examine human … tests revealed this was not the case. With such ancestry testing, some people have discovered that their ancestral …
News Release
An expert panel from the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) has critically reevaluated the scientific evidence for all 17 reported genes, disputing nine of the genes and revealing only three of the genes to be definitively associated with the most common form of the disease.
… know their family history and have undergone genetic testing. The term “QT” refers to the segment of an … for ClinGen and program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at NHGRI. … “Our study highlights the need … considered the paper as one of the top 10 advances in genomic medicine. With over 20 expert panels working on …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… implements technology to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and genetic diseases. Additional information about …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… techniques are still relatively new and very much still in testing mode. … CRISPR editing is not perfect and can even … introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … to couple the malaria-battling mutations with additional genomic changes designed to ensure a rapid spread throughout …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine promotes the humane care and use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing.
… in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing. … Because animals are an essential component of the … in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing. … The NHGRI Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine … in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing. … Research at NHGRI …
Educational Resources
Pharmacogenomics is a branch of pharmacology concerned with using DNA and amino acid sequence data to inform drug development and testing.
… amino acid sequence data to inform drug development and testing. … Amino Acids, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Genetic … (also called pharmacogenetics) is a component of genomic medicine that involves using a patient’s genomic information to tailor the selection of drugs used in …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … the power of scientific investigation by allowing genomic data to be combined across studies, and accelerates … helping to develop or improve a technical standard, or testing out a standard where you work, we encourage you to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… inspirational piece illustrates yet another triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments … informing policy, and educating society about genomic advances. A key element among these efforts is … genomic applications, including Direct-to-Consumer genomic testing, ancestry profiling, DNA forensics, and genomic …