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NHGRI participates in the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference to help increase genomic literacy.
… and true forensic techniques, DTC ancestry sleuthing, and COVID-19 tracking: all ways genomics have become common place. So, … … … SXSW 2020 was cancelled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  As a result, NHGRI held its two panel …
Fact Sheet
Viruses are bundles of genetic material wrapped in a protein coat that can infect living things.
… diseases caused by viruses, such as the flu, measles and COVID-19. … How are viruses transmitted?  Viruses can be … Influenzavirus A, B, C or D Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Viral agent: SARS-CoV-2 … Viruses are tiny …
The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… diseases Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine COVID-19 News and Research South Africa study shows power of genomic surveillance amid COVID-19 pandemic NIH funds study to evaluate remdesivir for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… NHGRI resource about pediatric mitochondrial disease and COVID-19 is now available . COVID-19 poses a significant threat to children with …
Clinical Research
The Metabolism, Infection and Immunity (MINI) Section aims to define the relationship between infection, immunity and clinical decline in individuals with mitochondrial disease.
… Exposure in Children with Mitochondrial Disease During COVID-19 Study At-Home Participation  Acute Infection (Including COVID-19 Infection) in Mitochondrial Disease  At-Home …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… vocalization Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine COVID-19 News and Research Exploring drug repurposing for COVID-19 treatment NIH launches clinical trial to test …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… wiring genes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine COVID-19 News and Research Phase 3 clinical testing in the US of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate begins Study ties COVID-19-related …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… researchers and to receive second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the NIH Clinical Center. On February 3, First … Research Center, learn about recent NIH progress against COVID-19, and give a speech about the current situation with …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… bubonic plague Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine COVID-19 News and Research Discussing need for reliable antibody testing for COVID-19 Study identifies potential approach to treat severe …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new fact sheets produced by the institute's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… how such risk scores may be used in medicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NHGRI developed multiple relevant fact sheets that covered topics such as COVID-19 vaccine production , PCR testing , and mRNA vaccines …