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A collection of institute resources, background information, and points of contact for members of the press.
… Human Genome Research Institute is the driving force for advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), … policies are available on request. … NHGRI Leadership … Resources … Press Resources … A collection of institute …
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NIH will renew three awards totaling $73.2 million over five years to continue building the Clinical Genome (ClinGen) resource, an effort to collect and archive information about clinically relevant genes and genomic variants for use in precision medicine.
… about clinically relevant genes and genomic variants for use in precision medicine. The National Human Genome … from more than 40 countries, and its impact so far on genomics research and medicine.” To date, the ClinGen … polygenic risk scores. Researchers have used these ClinGen resources to improve the effectiveness, transparency and …
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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… & You  infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives. The … supports your health decisions GENOME is just a fancy word for all your DNA Your GENOME contains all the instructions … Group … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Resources NHGRI Fact Sheets (In English and Spanish) NHGRI …
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NIH will award $38.5 million over five years to the Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx) project, which aims to build a widely available resource of human developmental gene expression in a multitude of tissues for use in basic and clinical research.
… samples and information on gene expression — important resources that scientists needed to understand how … adult postmortem donors. It also established a resource for researchers to explore gene expression in many different … Connecticut (funded by NHGRI, NINDS, NIMH) … Additional Resources … NIH will expand existing gene expression …
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NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
… and research experts to develop standard processes for reviewing data about gene variants and their connections … developed by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the Association for Molecular Pathology to … variants. The registry is part of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, an organization dedicated to the …
Educational Resources
Fact sheets explaining complex concepts in genomics research to a non-scientific audience.
… this series of fact sheets to explain complex concepts in genomics research to a non-scientific audience. Teachers, students and the general public alike will find the … research to a non-scientific audience. … Educational Resources
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat … are leading to a new understanding of cancer and new ways for diagnosing and treating many types of cancer. Cancer  is … , or the  Metastatic Breast Cancer Project . Additional Resources: National Cancer Institute - Cancer Genomics
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency … since we finished  reading  the human genome sequence for the first time, we have developed powerful new … area about what they think about these issues. Additional Resources: NIH   Genetics Home Reference - What are Genome …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome … tests. In contrast to clinical genomic testing, such as for cancer [see  Cancer Genomics ] and prenatal screening … YourGenome.Org's  stories about DTC testing . Additional Resources: What You Need to Know about Direct-to-Consumer …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
… We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life. … Did you know that just knowing the genome … more about epigenomics/epigenetics, you can explore the resources at the University of Utah's Learn.Genetics site on  … Resources for Healthcare Providers: NHGRI - Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) Website: Vetted Repository …