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News Release
An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… As knowledge stemming from the completion of the Human Genome Project continues to expand, and genome sequencing technologies become increasingly … and Education (DPCE), at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). "As genomics research …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
… the world, have diverse views about whether germline genome editing should be used to prevent or treat genetic … genetic disorders have diverse views on whether germline genome editing should be used to prevent or treat genetic … condition to be a disability. They worry that if human genome editing becomes widespread, persons born with genetic …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… for genetic information, which can be explored in the Genome Statute and Legislation Database . The Common Rule … and Informatics Lab-Space (AnVIL), and  The Cancer Genome Atlas  (TCGA). To access sensitive data from one of … could be identified from the requested information. … Genome Statue and Legislative Database Privacy Protections …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… health and disease.   Researchers create reference human genome sequences to help detect genomic variants in each sequenced human genome.   On average, a person’s genome sequence is ~99.6% identical to a reference human …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… is an opportunity to support scientific exploration of the genome and to help NIH in its mission to understand, prevent, … discriminated against as a result of information about my genome being revealed? In addition to taking steps to protect … research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… come from differences in our DNA sequences.   The human genome is more than 3 billion letters long, which means that … represented in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is working to enhance the … in genomics research. … The code embedded within the human genome is complex, and genomics research has only scratched …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… models, interactive displays and engaging elements, the Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour … collaboration between the museum and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … and 60 years after the discovery of the double-helical structure of DNA by Drs. James Watson and Francis Crick. Dr. …
Your Genome
Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
… developed a list of frequently asked questions about the genome and how it relates to your health. … Your family's … for patients, families and health professionals. … Your Genome …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… The  Your Genome & You  infographic introduces the basics of genetics … lives. The infographic was designed by the National Human Genome Research Institute's Community Engagement in Genomics … PDF     Text in the infographic: Knowing about your genome helps you understand your health and supports your …
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.
… to look at the frequency of DNA variants across the genome. The definitions, measurement, uses and …   National Human Genome Research Institute. Workshop on the Use of Race and …