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The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers celebrating genetics and genomics research. These seminars are archived from 2022-23.
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November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases. … Did you know that there … quickly allowed for the identification of at least 15 other children with the same disease, and the … diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases. … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and … to refuse to know genomic testing results. Over the last 15 years, this research has greatly advanced our … our DNA means for our health, identities and culture. … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… efficiency and precision. … Did you know that in the 15 years since we finished reading  the human genome sequence for the first time, we have developed powerful new … a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision. … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is revolutionizing health assessments before birth.
… … Did you know that DNA sequencing now allows us to test for specific genomic variants in an unborn baby using a small … mother's blood? Pregnancy can be a stressful time, and for many years prenatal genetic testing has required invasive … is revolutionizing health assessments before birth. … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes.
… been particularly rough. A big difference between 2018 and 15 years ago when the Human Genome Project was completed, is … . These data are used to help design the vaccine  used for our annual "flu shot." Even so, just one mutation in the … the study of individual and communities of microbes. … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics helps us understand evolution and protect our biological ecosystems.
… biological ecosystems. … Did you know that the new methods for DNA sequencing have been used to read the genomes of tens … is truly a unique mix of reptiles and mammals, with genes for venom and milk being retained in the same animal lineage … evolution and protect our biological ecosystems. … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… on an effort to develop a new NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025. This new plan would succeed … , which covered Fiscal Years 2016-2020. Through a Request for Information  that is open until March 25, 2020, NIH seeks input on the proposed framework for the new plan; such feedback can be provided via a …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible.
… … Nearly 20 years ago, scientists developed techniques for extracting small amounts of DNA from ancient samples, … bones or fur or even soil, and used very sensitive methods for sequencing the extracted DNA [see DNA Sequencing ]. … and family origins at a level not previously possible. … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …