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Join us on Wednesday, May 25, as scholars and scientists answer audience questions and address the complexities surrounding historical and present-day eugenics and scientific racism in the context of existing and developing genetic and genomic screening technologies.
… to have more autonomous, fulfilling lives. Emerging genome sequencing technology may lead to the widespread use of genome sequencing in mainstream medicine . But newborn …
News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… develops gene-editing for use in plants. … The November Genome Advance of the Month describes how these scientists … code for an ancient bacterial immune system into a plant's genome to successfully strengthen the plant's protection … DNA and insert new ones. While using the system to advance technology, scientists are also thinking critically about the …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… genomes have changed? Cancer is caused by changes in your genome, but advances in DNA sequencing technology are leading to a new understanding of cancer and … group of genetic diseases that result from changes in the genome of cells in the body, leading them to grow …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… Your genome contains many important clues about you—from your … timely information about genomics research and the human genome. Our resources and partnerships help spark scientific …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… and values of NHGRI. … Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project gave us the ability to read nature's complete …  1984-86 Early meetings assess the feasibility of a Human Genome Project. More + 1984-86 In December 1984, the U.S. … on Life Sciences and the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment recommend a concerted genome research …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us commemorate … feeling] about the launch of the Human Genome Project.  Francis Collins Eric Green  … To jumpstart … I first heard of the ambitious effort called the Human Genome Project, I was …  The Human Genome Project influenced …
Staff
Ellen Rolfes is the director of the Division of Management at and executive officer of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… of Management and executive officer of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). In this leadership … administrative functions, including budget, information technology and human capital management. In doing so, Ms. … Management at and executive officer of the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​ … Staff …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home. … Did you know that anyone can buy a … in their DNA and provide them with information about their genome? Advances in genomics since the Human Genome Project have led to an explosion in at-home, or …
News Release
Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies
… and Medicine outlining a roadmap for the field to build technology and infrastructure to allow researchers to more … said Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of NIH. NIH will provide …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
…  and monitor the 'Genomics2020' calendar . … The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code  exhibition is currently … A key element among these efforts is NHGRI's website, genome.gov . For the first time in 9 years, genome.gov is undergoing a complete redesign. It is easy to …