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About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline lists key moments from … at developing the scientific approaches, technologies, and resources needed to map and sequence the human genome.   1992 … establish rapid prepublication data release as the norm in genomics and other fields. Project leaders reconvene in …
Media Advisory
On April 25, 2023, NHGRI will host 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.
For Immediate Release … On National DNA Day, the National … attendees will explore the evolution and future of genomics research, learn about the greater impacts of genomics on society and discover the wide array of careers in …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
… support the idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as … trends that misuse genetics and, through its association, genomics, this timeline highlights key moments in the … a focus on the American eugenics movement. … Additional Resources … Eugenics: Its Origin and Development (1883 - …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… prohibit the use of genetic information to set premiums for health insurance. Finally, the bill would ban health … the companion bill to H.R. 2748, S. 1694 , in the Senate. For a bill to become a law, it must pass both chambers of … , S. 1053 ). This same year marks a historical moment for genomics. On April 14th, 2003, the International Human Genome …