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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
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- Genomic Innovator Awards2
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Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… (such as falls, motor vehicle accidents or poisoning), genomic factors play a role in nine of the ten leading causes … serve as the cornerstone for learning about genetic and genomic conditions in a family, and for developing … my family's health? … What are some of the new genetic and genomic techniques and technologies? … Genetics vs. Genomics …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a … involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more frequently in those with a … compared to those without the disease or trait. Once such genomic variants are identified, they are typically used to …
Educational Resources
Fact sheets explaining complex concepts in genomics research to a non-scientific audience.
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… Project, with PCR-based methods now central to myriad genomic applications. I would also like to draw your … is pleased to announce that the inaugural set of Genomic Innovator Awards will provide funding support to six early career …
News Release
Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… and other communities by providing freely available genomic tools and resources that are critical to a better …
Talking Glossary
Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care.
… Genomic Medicine … Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care. … Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using …
Talking Glossary
A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s genome, that is of potential medical value yet is unrelated to the initial reason for examining the person’s genome.
… Secondary Genomic Finding … A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s …
News
NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… of genome structure and function to the fostering of genomic medicine as a key element of contemporary healthcare. … systems. These include broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and the ethical, legal, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… by the recent addition of the Future Leaders Advancing Genomic Sciences and Health Innovation (FLAGSHIP) … standards body working toward unlocking the power of genomic data to benefit human health. The plan supports the … large-scale, government-funded strategic initiatives in genomic data, often focused on translating research into a …