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Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… Faherty, Ph.D. … Although sensationalized, television's Dr. Gregory House is the embodiment of how medicine is … Leslie Biesecker, M.D., chief of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and … features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code is a powerful solution to confront the challenges of …
News Release
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project has created a detailed resource on the letters of life, DNA, identifying genes and regions that may regulate genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … ENCODE Project's third phase offers new insights into the organization and regulation of our genes and genome … The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project is … Project has created a detailed resource on the letters of life, DNA, identifying genes and regions that may regulate …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… Despite his scientific achievements, Dr. Watson’s career was also punctuated by a number of offensive and … and values of NHGRI. … Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project gave us the ability to read nature's complete …  1988 The National Research Council Commission on Life Sciences and the U.S. Congress Office of Technology …
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.
… up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral … NHGRI announces 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards Genome: Unlocking Life's Code August 2020 newsletter … NHGRI program to explore …
Talking Glossary
An exome is the sequence of all the exons in a genome, reflecting the protein-coding portion of a genome. In humans, the exome is about 1.5% of the genome.
… Exome … An exome is the sequence of all the exons in a genome, reflecting the protein-coding portion of a genome. In humans, the exome is about 1.5% of the genome. … An exome is the sequence of all the exons in a …
Profile
After a lifelong obsession with completing things, Adam Phillippy has helped in the final completion of the human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big thing.
… things, Adam Phillippy has helped finally complete a human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and … who helped recruit Phillippy to the institute in 2015. “He’s been incredibly productive and imaginative in the things …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. I encourage you to check out … knowledge of SDOH can improve patient care and quality of life. For researchers, adoption of standard measures in … accelerate nutrition research over next 10 years Genome: Unlocking Life's Code May 2020 newsletter  … Enhancing the …
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.
… Green, M.D., Ph.D. … Thirty years ago, today, the Human Genome Project (HGP) officially launched. I was there on the … Vibrent Health to support participant technologies Genome: Unlocking Life's Code September 2020 newsletter … NHGRI commemorates …
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.
… announce the completion of a draft sequence of the human genome. The ceremony took place in the East Room of the White … science findings into knowledge that can inform real-life individual and public health outcomes. As NIEHS … Current Project Team with 2020 Team Science Awards Genome: Unlocking Life's Code June 2020 newsletter … 20 years later, …
News and Events
Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life.
… The following social media channels are maintained by NHGRI's Office of Communications to provide a variety of audiences … and other social media channels, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is sharing … engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life. … Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through …