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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
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
… Technological advances have made genetic and genomic tools faster, cheaper and more compatible with … warning "your DNA can be taken and entered into a national database if you are ever arrested, rightly or wrongly, and … in or not opting out.  IGG does not currently maintain a database like CODIS. Genetic information used in the process …
News Release
The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… group, this may not be as hard as it sounds. Although genomic technologies may be new to many pediatricians, and … best interests of the child, pediatricians must recommend genomic sequencing when necessary for diagnosis whether or … Pediatricians must disclose the presence of genomic variants that can immediately help guide treatments. …
News Release
On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… patients and research participants to undergo genetic and genomic testing without fear that their results will be used …
News Release
NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… our society? What are the ethical implications of using genomic information to help manage the prevention, control … research - to study the potential societal implications of genomic information and research. Image credit: Darryl Leja, … genetic tests, or questions that arise from using genomic information in medical care. This program is …
Outreach
Five pieces from the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition are now on display at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD.
… as members of a family and a species, and as part of the diversity of life on Earth. News stories: Henry Louis Gates … populations; and what the next decade holds in terms of genomic advances. A Spectrum of Perspectives: Native Peoples …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply.
… that contribute to desirable traits and select for those genomic variants in future crops. … The ability to read … meet these demands, farmers will continue to incorporate genomic technologies into their practices, whether through … contaminants in food, called GenomeTrakr . In 2017, this database had over 5800 bacterial sequences  added on average …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… rather to sequence many human genomes to understand how genomic differences relate to different traits. Some such … traffic, you might imagine that if someone has a genomic variant that changes the shape or function of their … information, check out the Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Database  and speak with your medical care team. And, if …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is establishing more robust methods for DNA-based forensic analyses.
… genome sequence that differs between people [see Human Genomic Variation ] are a number of areas where very short … to high pressure, moisture, or temperature. Advances in genomic technologies, including DNA sequencing, are allowing … what humans looked like in the past and now. Recently, genomic analyses of a set of 10,000-year-old human remains in …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is revolutionizing health assessments before birth.
… that DNA sequencing now allows us to test for specific genomic variants in an unborn baby using a small sample of a … theirs are becoming more common thanks to advances both in genomic technologies and in improving access to care . Dr. … Professionals NHGRI/CSER Clinicians - A Guide to Genomic Test Results for Non-Genetics Providers American …
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.