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The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… endless lines of letters with “no interesting biological information.” According to the Coleman, the project “wouldn’t … and that are being actively investigated today.   For more information on what we now refer to as “non-coding DNA,” … (as outlined in the  Bermuda Principles ) of the genomic information generated. This kind of policy was made possible …
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On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.
News Release
NHGRI hosted a CRISPR "Ask Me Anything" with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., reaching 10.5 million people worldwide.
… I have long been a champion of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Dr. Doudna, you … of CRISPR has brought the promises of using gene editing technology to cure debilitating and life-threatening diseases … I sponsored a bill that became law, called the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act or more commonly known as …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… What are the ethical implications of using genomic information to help manage the prevention, control and … - to study the potential societal implications of genomic information and research. Image credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI … genetic tests, or questions that arise from using genomic information in medical care. This program is especially …
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Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… traits they have at the "Trait Tree," explore how much information their genomes can store despite their molecular … research at institutions across the country. Additional information about NHGRI can be found at www.genome.gov . … and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov . …
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Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… of science through education and development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) literacy," she …
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The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… policy in a post-GINA world. [GINA stands for Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. It was passed in 2008 and … office. Rep. Slaughter is passionate about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. I … portfolios, I'll be working on background research or information that she needs for any legislation that comes …
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NHGRI researchers will present four platform talks and 55 posters to highlight the institute's diverse portfolio at the 65th annual meeting of ASHG.
… NextGen Sequencing Choices. (Bioinformatics and Genomic Technology) 2259W. Samson Y. Gebreab: Next-generation … from genome-scale sequencing. (Bioinformatics and Genomic Technology) 2404W. Claire L. Simpson: Whole Exome Sequencing …
Virtual Exhibit
The Gene Sweepstakes — or GeneSweep as it became popularly known — was a three-year-long, sweepstakes-style contest organized by British bioinformatician Ewan Birney, Ph.D., of the European Bioinformatics Institute. Scientists participated in the contest by betting on the total number of protein-coding genes that would be identified in the human genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project.
… website thus became a key place to get the most up-to-date information about the collection of identified human genomes. …
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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.
… and education fellowships will open in late January. More information can be found on the NHGRI website for the policy …