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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program5
- Enhancing Opportunities in Computational Genomics and Data Science1
- Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP)2
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
- Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR)1
- Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project1
- Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC)1
- Clinical Genome (ClinGen) Resource1
- Genomic Innovator Awards2
- Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium1
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)2
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
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 …