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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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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 … used to treat gout. They showed that this was due to genomic variants in the HLA-B  gene . Not surprisingly, …
Fact Sheets
Epigenomics is a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome.
Fact Sheet
A fact sheet detailing how the project began and how it shaped the future of research and technology.
… Genome Project and promoting the project’s sharing of genomic data; however, Dr. Watson is also known for his … and social issues related to the acquisition and use of genomic information. They were especially aware of the potential risks and benefits of incorporating new genomic knowledge into research and medicine. Similarly, they …
About NHGRI
Answers to frequently asked questions on how the NHGRI receives and uses its funding.
… Genomics 2011: The Strategic Plan: Charting a course for genomic medicine from base pairs to bedside 2008 - 2011: …
Fact Sheet
Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a patient's genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… their response to medications. A person’s DNA contains genomic variants that influence how their body handles that medication. Because of this natural genomic variation , people can respond differently to a …  Pharmacogenomics is part of the growing medical areas of genomic medicine and precision medicine (also called …
Fact Sheets
DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that make up the DNA molecule.
… Program and its Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology awards. One of NHGRI's goals is to promote new technologies … Program and its Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology awards. One of NHGRI's goals is to promote new technologies … Cancer Institute, is using DNA sequencing to unravel the genomic details of some 30 cancer types. Another National …
For Patients and Families
FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
Fact Sheet
Genomic research has been central to understanding and combating the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic.
… Key Points: Genomic research has been central to understanding and … reduced the cost and increased the speed of genetic and genomic sequencing, enabling the rapid pivot towards COVID-19 … PCR Testing … Understanding COVID-19 PCR Testing … Genomic research has been central to understanding and …
Fact Sheet
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
… the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus. … the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus. … the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …
Infographic
Among the 24 chromosomes that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying the Y and its unusual features to better understand human health and disease.