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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes.
… genomics, what else can we do? The field of synthetic biology  has emerged directly from advances in DNA sequencing … Transfer Of Genes, Human Microbiome Project, Synthetic Biology … Genomics is advancing the study of individual and …
For Teachers
Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… genes and heredity. ​ … DNA From The Beginning, Molecular Biology, Lesson Plan, Study Guide, Genomics Education, …
Staff
Lindsey Criswell, who became the director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases in February, 2021 is also an associate investigator in NHGRI's Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch.
Educational Resources
In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an instrument or tool) is a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function.
… Organ … In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an … specialized to perform a particular function. … Cell … In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an …
Virtual Exhibit
The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… … Caption: A letter from a Nobel Laureate and Professor of biology, Christian Anfinsen, Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins … a letter from Johns Hopkins University professor of biology and Nobel Laureate in chemistry, Christian B. … the genomics field has had a profound impact not just on biology and medicine but also on ethics and society. The …
Policies and Guidance
For FY21, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… and support studies focused on the structure and biology of genomes; the genomics of disease; the … that emphasize the quantitative sciences, computational biology, technology development, genomic medicine development … sciences, technology development and computational biology.  Funding priority for genomics and society …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… and precision, how do we systematically identify developmental trajectories, cellular responses, and dynamic … and traits? What does this mean for understanding human biology as universal and for the generation of other genomic … different cellular or physiological states as well as developmental stages into understanding how genetic effects …
Research Funding
NHGRI is initiating a new program-the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium to develop a framework for systematically understanding the effects of genomic variation on genome function and how these effects shape phenotypes.
… functional characterization of genomic variation in human developmental disorders HG011996 Hyejung Won Michael Love … technologies, computational genomics and systems biology to hematopoiesis to develop and promote a unifying … framework for the analysis of genomic states with their developmental potentials and trajectories. By focusing on …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… and Differences among Worldwide Human Populations . Human Biology , 2021.  Race: Talking Glossary of Genetic and … way to place people into racial or ethnic groups using biology or innate characteristics. For example, people with … ancestry involves analyzing DNA variants and is tied to biology, as described above, the availability of reference …