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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency … know that in the 15 years since we finished reading the human genome sequence for the first time, we have developed … we have decoded (that is, read out) the genome sequence of an organism, a logical next step would be to "edit" that …
Research Funding
The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) maintains and updates the human genome reference and provides it to the scientific community.
… The human genome reference is used by essentially all researchers … genome reference is therefore a critical resource for the genomics community. The NHGRI Human Genome Reference Program … assemblies at scale. This has led to the implementation of a “pangenome reference”, which will include genome …
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life … genomics Hover or swipe over the illustration to zoom. The Human Genome Project (HGP) Timeline contains major milestones …
About Genomics
A group of researchers, led by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference. Encompassing genome sequences from 47 people of diverse ancestries (with the goal of increasing that number to 350 by mid-2024), the human pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence.
… The NHGRI-funded Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise … News: Human ‘pangenome’ published, with goal of making genomics more useful for diverse populations NewScientist : …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes … regarding complex issues facing the field of genomics. … Meeting Date Date/Times Feb. 10-11, 2025 Feb. …
Educational Resources
Huntington's disease is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive loss of brain and muscle function.
… Huntington's Disease … Huntington's disease is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive loss of brain and muscle function. … Huntington's Disease, Genetic … inherited disorder associated with the progressive loss of brain and muscle function. Symptoms usually develop during …
News Release
NIH researchers have sequenced the whole genome of a dog native to Sardinia, Italy, and discovered in it clues about the migration of humans to the area.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have sequenced the whole genome … DNA sequence.) The findings, by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, and … Ph.D., chief of NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch . "Understanding the geographical origins of …
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.
… The first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general … is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas. … Basic research exploring human and nonhuman genomes is critical to help scientists … gene therapy has grown tremendously since the discovery of CRISPR, the vast majority of work undertaken by scientists …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 …