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Media Advisory

NIH invites press to discuss new investments in RNA research

On May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET, RNA experts will discuss the recently released NASEM report and what it means for the future of RNA research and genomics.

Talking Glossary

Kilobase (kb)

A kilobase (abbreviated kb) is a unit of measurement used to help designate the length of DNA or RNA. One kilobase is equal to 1,000 bases.

News Release

NHGRI study uses social media to recruit

The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.

… connect with research participants. … The Social Genomics Project, conducted by NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research … between genomics, genetics and society. The three-year project is comprised of seven surveys that ask questions … chief of SBRB and coordinator of the Social Genomics Project. "Now we are trying to get a wide representation of …

Educational Resources

Genomics

Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.

… gene. … Genomics, Genes, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project … Genomics is a field of biology focused on studying …

Educational Resources

Genome

The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.

… in a cell. … Genome, Genomics, DNA Sequence, Human Genome Project, Genes … The genome is the entire set of DNA …

The Genomics Landscape

20 years later, genomicists remember the draft human genome sequence

In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.

… to celebrate a major milestone for the Human Genome Project. This historic landmark for biomedical research was … in the making for nearly 10 years, since the Human Genome Project (HGP) began on October 1, 1990. Led by an … a series of other goals, including sequencing the genomes of a set of model organisms. In fact, by April 14, …

News Release

NIH to expand critical catalog for genomics research

NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.

… plans to expand its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project, which is generating a fundamental genomics resource … that is, using basic science approaches to understand genomes at the most fundamental level. Its catalog of genomic … of candidate functional elements in the human and mouse genomes. "In the past, ENCODE has focused on identifying …

Staff

Colin Fletcher, Ph.D.

Dr. Colin Fletcher is the program director in the Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP) in NHGRI's Extramural Research Program.

… principally responsible for supervising The Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP). The goal of the KOMP program, expected to be … is now working to implement The Knockout Mouse Phenotyping Project (KOMP2). The goal of this program is to covert the … … Colin Fletcher, Ph.D. … Colin Fletcher, Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP), Knockout Mouse Phenotyping Project (KOMP2), …

Events

Genomic Data Sharing Policies: Global Challenges and Innovative Solutions for Sharing Human Genomic Data

Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.

… tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. While many recognize that sharing genomic data is … tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. … Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. … Events …

News Release

NIH-supported projects remove major obstacles to genomic medicine

NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.