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The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… pointed out that “as we learn to read and interpret information coded in the living and evolving genomic history … check the National DNA Day webpage for the most up-to-date information. …  NIH recently released its Fiscal Years … see the Funding Opportunity Announcement for additional information. …  Formally established in 2020, the Global …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… an individual or family. A genetic counselor might provide information about how a genetic condition could affect an … the risk of a disease. The genetic counselor conveys information to address the concerns of the individual or …
Talking Glossary
When analysis of a patient’s genome identifies a variant, but it is unclear whether that variant is actually connected to a health condition, the finding is called a variant of uncertain significance (abbreviated VUS).
… these variants are so rare in the population that little information is available about them. Typically, more information is required to determine if the variant is disease related. Such information may include more extensive population data, …
Fact Sheet
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through FDA-approved therapies and through clinical trials.
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Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
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.
… human genetics and genomics research community. For more information on ASHG, visit their website . …  NHGRI is … researchers studying genome biology, genomic medicine, technology development, and societal implications of genomic … and details key elements that limit use of genomic information in routine clinical practice. Teri is also …
Fact Sheet
With increasing complexity in genomic data, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes.
… algorithm takes a dataset and finds patterns and critical information by imitating how a human brain’s neurons interact … tools that can handle, extract and interpret the valuable information hidden within this large trove of data. …
Educational Resources
Nucleic acids are large biomolecules that play essential roles in all cells and viruses.
… acids involves the storage and expression of genomic information. Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, encodes the information cells need to make proteins. A related type of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. details the upcoming appointment of acting NHGRI Deputy Director, Vence Bonham Jr., J.D. and what it means for the institute.
… analyses of genome sequences and associated phenotypic information for millions of human participants will be … analyses of genome sequences and associated phenotypic information for millions of human participants will be … genomic findings, which reflect unexpected genomic information linked to preventable or treatable diseases. Many …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… for many cellular functions, including translating the information encoded in DNA into the proteins necessary for …