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The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded research grants from investigators in a wide range of disciplines. Many of these projects have used … Behavioral genetic information at individual, familiar and societal levels, considering its effects on stigma and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… you are doing well in these very unusual times. The spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has upended our lives in … 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … the research community to maximize the impact of genomics advances. Significant progress has been made in genomics …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… assistance from a high tech robot, National Institutes of Health researchers have identified and tested a molecule … implements technology to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and genetic diseases. Additional information about … new technologies to develop, demonstrate and disseminate advances in translational science that bring about tangible …
Research Funding
The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance) is to develop and maintain sustainable genome information resources that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical utility.
… The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (Alliance), Model Organism Databases … diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These … prevention or treatment options for you. … As technology advances and we learn more about how the genome works, … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
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 … was once a fairly confined field, new technologies and advances have catalyzed significant uptake of genomics … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of …
News Release
A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… that is implicated in multiple human cancers, a team of scientists from the National Institutes of Health, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and … human cancers, including aggressive skin cancer and cancer of the colon, rectum, ovary and thyroid. Coauthors of the …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… was the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific … on race, nationalities, homosexuality, gender and other societal topics. Dr. Watson’s opinions on these topics are … of Energy each establish an Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program. More + 1989-1990 At its …
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NHGRI researchers are studying the link between Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by cross-breeding mice with the disease mutations.
… cross-breeding mice to carry human mutations causing each of the two diseases. They published their findings in the December 2017 issue of M olecular Genetics and Metabolism . … A single mutation … … Related Content … Mouse model for rare genetic disease advances understanding of Parkinson's … NHGRI researchers are …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… we have decoded (that is, read out) the genome sequence of an organism, a logical next step would be to "edit" that … introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … Smart" video  from PBS Digital Studios that looks at the implications of genome editing. You can test your knowledge …