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A new study by scientists at NHGRI, suggests that iPSCs do not develop more mutations than cells that are duplicated by subcloning.
… that iPSCs are stable and safe to use for both basic and clinical research, Dr. Liu said. "Based on this data, we plan …
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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.
… $73.2 million over five years to continue building the Clinical Genome (ClinGen) resource, an effort to collect and … The use of genome sequencing in medical research and clinical practice has become more common in recent years, but … 60 expert panels, which have collected and archived the clinical impact of thousands of genes and genomic variants. …
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Future Webinar Series
… Contacts … Synopsis A major goal of genetics and genomics is to decompose the sources of trait … those traits. Although the foundation of quantitative genetics was laid over a century ago, there continue to be … for delineating and understanding human complex trait genetics.   Format A series of one-hour live webinars …
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NHGRI meeting focused on research that rapidly advances best practices for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care.
… for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care, as well as research that combines … for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care. … NHGRI meeting focused on research that … for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care. … Event …
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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… the general public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and genomics. NHGRI also will host a talk about "Harry Potter" genetics , touching on genetics' role in pop culture, and … primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and is …
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On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… that GINA was needed to ensure continued advances in genetics and genomics research, especially for clinical applications - and she was completely right. Our …
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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… in genomic research have led to a wealth of potential clinical applications that can benefit society. However, … Institute (NHGRI) and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) have joined forces to provide a pathway for … science policy or education. Their training programs - the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics and …
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Researchers recommend more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients with IEMs, which may result in reformulating some medical foods.
… researchers contend that there is a need for more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients … online August 13, 2015 and in the August issue of Genetics in Medicine , the researchers note that medical … In the MMA study, led by Irini Manoli, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical and biochemical geneticist in NHGRI's Organic Acid …
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Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. But even with the information gathered … write computer code or work with vast amounts of data, the clinical value of using genomic data can be dampened. "We … tools to tackle big data." Through a mix of coursework, clinical exposure and mentoring, the two-year training …
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Learn what happens when two genetic neighborhoods merge in brain tumor cells after a gene controlled by a gene-control switch turned on a cancer-growth gene.