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NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… assistance from a high tech robot, National Institutes of Health researchers have identified and tested a molecule … implements technology to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and genetic diseases. Additional information about … new technologies to develop, demonstrate and disseminate advances in translational science that bring about tangible …
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A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… that is implicated in multiple human cancers, a team of scientists from the National Institutes of Health, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and … human cancers, including aggressive skin cancer and cancer of the colon, rectum, ovary and thyroid. Coauthors of the …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These … prevention or treatment options for you. … As technology advances and we learn more about how the genome works, … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was … was once a fairly confined field, new technologies and advances have catalyzed significant uptake of genomics … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… was the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific … on race, nationalities, homosexuality, gender and other societal topics. Dr. Watson’s opinions on these topics are … of Energy each establish an Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program. More + 1989-1990 At its …
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NHGRI researchers are studying the link between Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by cross-breeding mice with the disease mutations.
… cross-breeding mice to carry human mutations causing each of the two diseases. They published their findings in the December 2017 issue of M olecular Genetics and Metabolism . … A single mutation … … Related Content … Mouse model for rare genetic disease advances understanding of Parkinson's … NHGRI researchers are …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… we have decoded (that is, read out) the genome sequence of an organism, a logical next step would be to "edit" that … introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … Smart" video  from PBS Digital Studios that looks at the implications of genome editing. You can test your knowledge …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps progress from NHGRI strategic planning process events in 2018.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … As signaled by the rapid arrival of cold weather and the seemingly overnight arrival of … topics - from basic genomics, to genomic medicine, to the societal issues relevant to genomic advances, to the … groups, such as experts in ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) research. In addition to soliciting input …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research.
… The Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) of the Division of Genomics and Society conducts policy … PPAB promotes policies that facilitate the uptake of genomic technologies into the clinic and broader society, the … responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research. … NHGRI branch responsible for …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… changed? Cancer is caused by changes in your genome, but advances in DNA sequencing technology are leading to a new understanding of cancer and new ways for diagnosing and treating many types … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other …