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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… diverse populations to engage communities around genomic science, to inform and share perspectives about genomic research, and to impact the focus of research. … …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.
… sequence? The Human Genome Project ended in 2003, but genomic researchers had not yet determined every last base … Those DNA repeats and other obstacles stood between the genomic researchers and the final 8% of the human genome … we did it!" … The last 8% needed a generation of dedicated genomic researchers with a vision. Even with new …
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Several NIH Institutes, Offices and Centers partnered to host a two-day virtual workshop on May 28-29, 2024, to further explore the recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) 2023 report, Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an Evolving Field, with regards to legacy genomic data. 
… Framework for an Evolving Field , with regards to legacy genomic data.  This workshop brought together leaders of genomic data science resources, researchers who use legacy … … Virtual … Population Descriptors for Legacy Genomic Data: Challenges and Future Directions … Several NIH …
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NHGRI currently sponsors a biennial meeting to bring together those with an interest in the ELSI of genomic research, known as the ELSI Congress.
… to bring together those with an interest in the ELSI of genomic research, known as the ELSI Congress. Typically, … to bring together those with an interest in the ELSI of genomic research, known as the ELSI Congress. … NHGRI … to bring together those with an interest in the ELSI of genomic research, known as the ELSI Congress. … Event …
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.
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On December 11, 2023, NHGRI, in collaboration with several other NIH Institutes and Offices, recently renewed the three Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) used to support investigator-initiated research on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from the September 23, 2024 pre-application webinar the NHGRI ELSI Program hosted.
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The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program will host the Pre-Application Webinar for the Building Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance ELSI Research (BBAER) Program - New Limited Competition for Resource Limited Institutions on August 28, 2024.
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The X chromosome is part of sexual development and many other biological processes, including how some cats get their distinctive coat colors.
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On May 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a webinar: ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.