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New research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
… to uncover dozens of genes that heighten the risk for autism. Joseph Buxbaum, Ph.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, Mark Daly, Ph.D., Broad Institute of Harvard … to the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - a jump from the nine genes implicated in earlier studies …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… Steven Benowitz … Four new grants from the National Institutes of Health will … ethical and social problems are not solved by experts in a single discipline alone," said Joy Boyer, senior program … research projects: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues for Precision Medicine and Infectious Disease Gail Geller, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… Finally, the 91st meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 14-15. … September 14 – please join via GenomeTV starting at 11:30 a.m. EST to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research … the IGVF Consortium aligns with key elements of NHGRI’s new strategic vision, which will be published in October …
News Release
Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the National Institutes of … action is needed now to implement changes necessary for realizing the promise of precision medicine for all," …
News Release
On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children.
… Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children. … to Scherl. “The Ladder” tackles a deeply personal subject for Scherl. Adopted at infancy, Scherl’s reconnection with …
The Genomics Landscape
In March 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., honors the recipients of the inaugural Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce - Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University), Bettie Graham (NHGRI) and Ann Mc Cartney (University of California, Santa Cruz) - for exemplifying powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
… the world, who presented their genomics research covering a range of topics — from technology development to … (2022). PMC9641963 The Nile rat is a promising resource for diabetes research. Other rodent species require genomic … For example, in revising the T32 training program, she is introducing mentorship training for faculty and budgetary …
Educational Resources
Transgenic means that one or more DNA sequences from another species have been introduced by artificial means.
… by artificial means. Transgenic organisms are generated in the laboratory for research purposes. … Transgenic means that one or more …
Staff
Dr. Donna Messersmith is a provider education specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Donna Messersmith, Ph.D., is a provider education specialist in the Education and … Human Genome Research Institute. She provides support for genomics education projects for health professionals, … maintenance and development of the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2). In addition, Dr. Messersmith …
News Release
Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
… States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a new technique that will aid in a more accurate … databases than are currently available. … The Trio Binning Method Genome assembly computationally reconstructs a genome … between the breeds that are reflected in their genomes. For example, the Angus breed evolved to produce a very …
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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… Britain's Wellcome Trust. … One of the grants will support a research project to understand cultural and language … Nigeria. The goal is to develop a participant consent form for a diabetes study that better relays genetic concepts in … discussions with potential research participants and to new culturally appropriate educational strategies about …