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Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… genes and heredity. ​ … DNA From The Beginning, Molecular Biology, Lesson Plan, Study Guide, Genomics Education, …
Staff
Lindsey Criswell, who became the director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases in February, 2021 is also an associate investigator in NHGRI's Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch.
Educational Resources
In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an instrument or tool) is a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function.
… Organ … In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an … specialized to perform a particular function. … Cell … In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an …
Policies and Guidance
For FY21, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… and support studies focused on the structure and biology of genomes; the genomics of disease; the … that emphasize the quantitative sciences, computational biology, technology development, genomic medicine development … sciences, technology development and computational biology.  Funding priority for genomics and society …
Clinical Research
GENE-FORECAST® is developing a community cohort and resource for defining the significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans.
… calcification, microalbuminuria, leukocyte telomeres, or vascular dysfunction). It is anticipated that these efforts … effect of the DNA variant of interest on human systems biology. In some cases family members of the proband may also …
Partner with NHGRI
NHGRI's technologies, inventions and discoveries are available for licensing.
… Mouse Model of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and Vascular Abnormalities DHHS Reference No.: E-243-2011 Lead …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… and traits? What does this mean for understanding human biology as universal and for the generation of other genomic … of biological organization? Emerging data from cancer biology, as well as immunology, implicate regulation of … Frank Associate Professor, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development University of Minnesota  Arguello, …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… and Differences among Worldwide Human Populations . Human Biology , 2021.  Race: Talking Glossary of Genetic and … way to place people into racial or ethnic groups using biology or innate characteristics. For example, people with … ancestry involves analyzing DNA variants and is tied to biology, as described above, the availability of reference …
The Genomics Landscape
In March 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., honors the recipients of the inaugural Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce - Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University), Bettie Graham (NHGRI) and Ann Mc Cartney (University of California, Santa Cruz) - for exemplifying powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
… in all-things genomics at the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting . The warm, but … of topics — from technology development to conservation biology. Long-read DNA sequencing and telomere-to-telomere … to specific genes, facilitating powerful molecular biology studies exploring the onset and care of diabetes.  …