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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 …
Talking Glossary
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.
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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.
Educational Resources
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
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, …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project utilizes a deliberative stakeholder-engagement approach to develop patient educational materials for sickle cell disease gene therapy.
… them make such decisions. … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle cell disease … Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project invited more than 50 stakeholders to participate in a … leaders, government representatives and researchers.  The project group met over four days in both large and small …
News Release
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
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
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 …
Research Funding
The Genomics of Gene Regulation project develops methods to construct predictive, accurate gene regulatory network models using genomic data​​.
… and biological insights gained during the course of the project. These interactions will be important in learning … … Related Content … The Genomics of Gene Regulation (GGR) project develops better methods to construct predictive, … of Gene Regulation … The Genomics of Gene Regulation project develops methods to construct predictive, accurate …