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A team of NIH-funded researchers have generated the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates.
… Complete X and Y chromosome sequences from six primate species reveal species diversity and insights into … unstudied regions of great ape genomes. Since these primate species are the closest living relatives to humans, … and Bornean and Sumatran orangutans, as well as one other primate species that is more distantly related to humans, the …
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NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… join the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research in its Social and Behavioral Research Branch , heading the new … Unit. The unit will continue her research investigating primate social behavior and autism genetics, as well as evaluating methods …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… Research Program, including basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research. To date, thirty trainees … research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research. … NHGRI Intramural … Research Program, Basic Research, Clinical Research, Social Behavioral Science Research, Genomics Research, …
Research Training
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
… are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. … The UGSP offers … to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. … NIH Undergraduate … Biomedical Research Careers, Behavioral Research Careers, Social Science Health-related Research Careers, Research …
Event
NHGRI, NICHD, NIMH, and ORIP program staff held a pre-application webinar with an interactive Q&A session for the Non-Human Primate Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (NHP dGTEx) Project.
… RFH-HG-21-026 - Non-Human Primate Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (NHP dGTEx) … pre-application interactive Q&A webinar for the Non-Human Primate Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression Project … prospective applicants. … Virtual … Webinar: Non-Human Primate Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (NHP dGTEx) …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program, a part of the Division … like CRISPR-Cas9 raise? The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program, is designed to bring … in wide-ranging fields - bioethics, law, behavioral and social sciences, epidemiology, public health, public policy, …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… anyone's genome sequence raises many issues regarding the social context of genomics. Information about our genomes is … your society? Continued studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic advances can help to break … human genome sequence would raise many ethical and social issues. In 1990, the Ethical, Legal, and Social …
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Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… of Health will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by advances in genomics research and … (NHGRI) Centers of Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research (CEER) program. … The projects … Indian and Alaskan Native communities. "Many ethical and social problems are not solved by experts in a single …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research. ​
… new, or particularly persistent, ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genetics and genomics.  … These projects may explore and elucidate the personal, social and cultural factors that shape the generation, … These projects may investigate the ethical, legal, social and policy issues that arise in connection with the …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal … group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal … rocking, spinning, twirling or jumping, or in self-abusive behavior such as hand biting or head-banging. Of children …