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About Genomics
Appropriate use of population descriptors in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all. 
… in genetics and genomics research … Genetic and genomic information has become far more accessible, and … descriptors and its evolving use in genetics and genomic research. The explainer gives a thorough overview of … in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all. … Population …
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 … where people are different from each other [see  Human Genomic Variation ], among a collection of Europeans. The …
News Release
The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine.
… and treating human disease, ushering in the era of genomic medicine." The Thai royal family is awarding its two …
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.
… critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human … when other data are not available. … Advances in genomic medicine greatly amplify the urgency of ensuring the … research.   Ensure a more complete understanding of the diversity that exists across people who participate in …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity of the study participants reflect the diversity of … ethical, legal and social issues including utilization of genomic information, access to genomic services, and how … of Excellence in Genomic Science, sequence production and database centers. To learn more about these opportunities, …
Fact Sheet
With increasing complexity in genomic data, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes.
… learning analyses could benefit disease research and genomic tools like CRISPR.   NHGRI is identifying and shaping its unique role in the convergence of genomic and machine learning research. … What are machine … programs appropriately reflect fairly and ethically on the diversity of the human species. The NHGRI also supports …
Policy Issues
Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
… (Varshney, et al., 2015). The lab has also created a database called  CRISPRz  that catalogs CRISPR targets in …
Fact Sheets
Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… initial data processing) Submission of data to a public database Indirect Costs  as they relate to the above items   …
Event
Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new Human Genome Reference Program beginning in fiscal year 2020.
Profile
After a lifelong obsession with completing things, Adam Phillippy has helped in the final completion of the human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big thing.
… but his accomplishments have already changed the way genomic scientists across the world approach genome … to complete the arduous process of putting the human genomic puzzle together. He excelled at Loyola College. In a … community came together to answer the call of making diversity and inclusion front and center in their work.” …