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About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… achievements, Dr. Watson’s career was also punctuated by a number of offensive and scientifically erroneous comments … us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline lists key moments from … hold the " Genome Sequencing Workshop " in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to assess the feasibility of pursuing a Human …
Research Funding
The GREGoR (formerly the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium) is aimed at significantly increasing the proportion of Mendelian disorders with an identified genetic cause through enhanced data sharing, collaboration and an increased focus on the application of new technologies, sequencing strategies and analytical approaches.
… The program comprises five Research Centers (RCs) and a Data Coordinating Center (DCC). The research centers will … The centers will also aim to solve “unsolved” cases for which a candidate gene was not identified by solely using … collaboration and an increased focus on the application of new technologies, sequencing strategies and analytical …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… first introduced into the U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking … Louise Slaughter , a Congresswoman and scientist from New York, introduces a bill called H.R. 2748 , "Genetic … prohibit the use of genetic information to set premiums for health insurance. Finally, the bill would ban health …
Event
NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024.
… whole-genome sequencing (WGS) are commonly used methods for determining causal variants underlying Mendelian disease. … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is interested in obtaining feedback from the scientific community to better … to Accelerate Genetic Diagnosis … NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
… Gregor Mendel to support the idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as …