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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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Genomics Teaching Tool
An activity that demonstrates how DNA can be isolated from a strawberry using common household items.
Event
On April 25, 2023, NHGRI hosted a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as well as announces the launch of a new digital history archive.
… Research series: Todd Golub — November 13 Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits — November 16 … Videos What is the GSRP and how can it benefit you? How genetic testing saved my life Genomic innovator seminar … Developing novel theory and methods for understanding genetic architecture of complex human traits R01 and R21 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease NIH researchers develop AI tool with …
About Genomics
February 15, 2021 marks the 20-year anniversary of publications reporting the draft human genome sequence.
… ever-dropping sequencing costs, improved diagnosis of genetic disorders and genomic analysis in standard clinical …
Fact Sheet
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is an essential molecule that performs many roles in the cell, from carrying the instructions to make proteins to regulating genes.
… these molecules perform their unique roles. DNA is the genetic material for all life, usually existing in long … has the appropriate amount of each protein. … RNA can be genetic material While DNA is the genetic material for all life, some viruses use RNA as their …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… sequence of the 3 billion DNA letters making up the human genetic blueprint — the human genome. The project showed … allows physicians to make quick diagnoses of rare genetic disorders in acute settings. Another notable …
About NHGRI
There are many ways to stay connected with NHGRI and its Director, Dr. Eric Green. Below are convenient links to some of the major sites that NHGRI has developed for staying connected and learning more about genomics!
Event
NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… strong advocate for genomics research, and her work on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) helped to create protections against genetic discrimination with health insurance and employment. … allow patients and research participants to undergo genetic and genomic testing without fear that their results …