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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.
… autonomous, fulfilling lives. Emerging genome sequencing technology may lead to the widespread use of genome sequencing in mainstream medicine . But newborn genomic sequencing has significantly more complexities, risks … their lived experiences?  How do we discuss genetic and genomic variation and its connections to health and disease …
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.
… DNA and insert new ones. While using the system to advance technology, scientists are also thinking critically about the … issues always in mind, scientists have begun using the technology in diverse areas of research. In this study, a … offers promising possibilities for the future of plant genomic engineering and suggests exciting methods to improve …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… by changes in your genome, but advances in DNA sequencing technology are leading to a new understanding of cancer and … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other … cancer than other people. As we learn more about the genomic changes predisposing a person to cancer, we have been …
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.
… and partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in … in English and Spanish to help you dive in and learn key genomic concepts. Search for any genomic term to learn more.  … We're creating a world more …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… on Life Sciences and the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment recommend a concerted genome research … Sequencing the Human Genome ." The U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment publishes Mapping Our Genes—Genome … on Human Genome Sequencing. They decide that all human genomic sequence information should be made freely available …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
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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… administrative functions, including budget, information technology and human capital management. In doing so, Ms. … NHGRI budget, jobs at NHGRI, human resources, information technology … Ellen Rolfes, NHGRI budget, jobs at NHGRI, human resources, information technology … Ellen Rolfes is the director of the Division of …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… led to an explosion in at-home, or "direct to consumer" genomic testing. You can even seek genomic information without involving a healthcare provider … on the radio. The global "direct-to-consumer" (or DTC) genomic testing market was valued at $117 million in 2017, …
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.
… inspirational piece illustrates yet another triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments … informing policy, and educating society about genomic advances. A key element among these efforts is … There has been an explosion in the public's interest in genomic applications, including Direct-to-Consumer genomic …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … the power of scientific investigation by allowing genomic data to be combined across studies, and accelerates … number of Data Access Requests (DARs) for secondary use of genomic data (see figure)?   … From The Genomics Landscape …