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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the biological instructions that make each species unique.
… contained in the mRNA molecule is translated into the "language" of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. This language tells the cell's protein-making machinery the …
Research at NHGRI
Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) helps you and your family learn how your family health history affects your risk for diseases.
Media Advisory
NHGRI will host a two-day symposium addressing historical and present-day constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the history and lived experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics.
… genome.gov/disability-and-genomics . … Please note: Sign language interpreting and CART services are available for …
Outreach
A list of upcoming and previous NHGRI events held in celebration of National DNA Day.
Staff
Cristina Kapustij was the chief of the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute until June 2024.
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… of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian language and civilization from Oakland University in …
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NHGRI encourages you to share your thoughts on the topics explored on genome.gov and other websites we own or administer.
… the following are prohibited: Vulgar, profane, or abusive language; personal attacks of any kind; inappropriate …
News Release
NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
… who choose to receive this information. A common language To help establish a common language for genomic databases to "speak" to each other, …
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In an interview, Boyer reflects on her NHGRI career, the history of the NHGRI ELSI Research Program and the exciting future of research at the interface of ethics and genomics.
… to become much more integrated and to develop a common language along with a sense of trust, which is important for …
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science
The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for investigator-initiated research efforts fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization and exploration.