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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.

… health and supports your health decisions GENOME is just a fancy word for all your DNA Your GENOME contains all the instructions … sunlight or nature) affects your genome. We are learning new things about the human genome every day. Developed by the …

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Genomic Data Sharing Policies: Global Challenges and Innovative Solutions for Sharing Human Genomic Data

Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.

… Presentation Slides … Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human … data too broadly and openly. It is immensely challenging for institutions and countries to balance these benefits and … sharing and discuss current efforts to create and ensure new and improved genomic data sharing policies and practices …

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Infographic: Completing the human genome sequence

An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.

… the human genome sequence? The Human Genome Project ended in 2003, but genomic researchers had not yet determined every … 92% of the sequence at that time. Why did they stop there? A woman sees an incomplete human genome sequence, with A, C, … place. Over the past two decades, researchers developed new technologies to read longer stretches of DNA - from only …

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IGVF Consortium Pre-Application Webinar - September 3, 2020

NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 3, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).

… Notices NOT-HG-20-055 : Notice of Pre-Application Webinars for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) … Profiling of Regulatory Element and Gene Activity in Relationship to Genome Function (UM1 Clinical Trial Not … … The National Human Genome Research Institute will host a pre-application webinar for the Impact of Genomic Variation …

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IGVF Consortium Pre-Application Webinar - September 9, 2020

NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 9, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).

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Y Chromosome 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.

… that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying … and disease. 11 Neat Facts About the Y chromosome In the nucleus of each cell, DNA packaged in thread-like … . In fertilization, sperm can contribute either an X or a Y chromosome, while eggs always contribute an X chromosome. …

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Historically Speaking: Intersecting Race, DNA, And Demography

The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for understanding race.

… … Panelists cont'd … NPR’s Michel Martin moderated a discussion with Alondra Nelson, Rick Kittles and Vence Bonham on how new findings in genetics tear down old ideas about race, … was made possible by contributions from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and support from the …

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X Chromosome Infographic

The X chromosome is part of sexual development and many other biological processes, including how some cats get their distinctive coat colors.

… coat colors. … 10 Neat Facts About the X Chromosome In the nucleus of a human cell, each DNA molecule is packaged into a long, … called autosomes . The X and Y chromosomes are central for the process of sexual development, but other genes …