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As part of the tenth anniversary of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s (NHGRI) History of Genomics Program, members from The Amaral Lab from Northwestern University will present a virtual lecture on how they have used the program’s archive to better understand how a major funding institute like NHGRI has helped shape genomics.
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Jim Mullikin pioneered DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project and other major advances in genomics.
… involved in several other big projects looking at human genomic variation. Early in the Human Genome Project, even … draft, we were already talking about how we needed to find genomic variants and then start studying those variants and … opened up many possibilities to look at all human genomic variation, not just single-nucleotide variants, but …
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A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bold Prediction #6: The regular use of genomic information will have transitioned from boutique to mainstream in all clinical settings, making genomic testing as routine as complete blood counts (CBCs). … Prediction #7: The clinical relevance of all encountered genomic variants will be readily predictable, rendering the …
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A virtual lecture series throughout 2021 and 2022, featuring trailblazers in science communication, that aims to demonstrate the various approaches for communicating about genomics as well as the unique challenges and opportunities each medium can bring.
News Release
NIH researchers have developed and released an innovative software tool, called Verso, to assemble truly complete (i.e., gapless) genome sequences from a variety of species. The software makes the process of assembling complete genome sequences more affordable and accessible.
… DNA sequencing technologies generate different types of genomic puzzle pieces. Some are small and highly detailed, … genome sequences, researchers can better assess human genomic diversity. With only one gapless human genome sequence, …
Media Advisory
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse.
… of emerging research that suggests scientists can use genomic variation to understand complex social behavior. … and disinformation.  While many promise that the study of genomic variants can help us better understand ourselves and … at Rutgers University and author of Race Decoded: The Genomic Fight for Social Justice Daphne Martschenko, …
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New grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome.
… usable human genome reference sequence that represents the diversity of human populations. The proposed improvements … all biomedical research studies that use or analyze human genomic data rely on the established reference sequence of … to find disease-causing variants and specify their genomic locations with markedly increased accuracy. An …
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A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions. … The National Institutes of … the benefits, applicability and efficacy of applying genomic medicine interventions to improve management of … first trial will examine whether early access to patients’ genomic data can help with treatment of high blood pressure, …
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NHGRI will host a two-day symposium addressing historical and present-day constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the history and lived experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics.