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NHGRI researchers seek help from people with Sickle Cell Disease to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms.
… Severity of SCD Symptoms … Related Content … New NIH studies seek adults and families affected by sickle cell …
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The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies, interpreting results, and, especially, disclosing … group, this may not be as hard as it sounds. Although genomic technologies may be new to many pediatricians, and … best interests of the child, pediatricians must recommend genomic sequencing when necessary for diagnosis whether or …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… (ACMG) recently published guidance on incorporating genomic data into electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs are … allows researchers to use the initial dataset and tools in studies. During this beta-testing phase, researchers are … paper and pencil and no computers NIH study shows genomic variation causing common autoinflammatory disease may …
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.
… associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Genomics Videos Eighty-eighth meeting: … for clinical interpretation of genomic copy-number variation … Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code website unveils new …
Research Training
The Clinical Center Genomics Opportunity promotes precision medicine and development of infrastructure to support clinical genomics at the NIH Clinical Center.
… capabilities within their Institutes to effectively use genomic data in clinical research and clinical care. The NIH … with a vision that this will evolve toward comprehensive genomic evaluations in the future. To initiate this program, … primary and secondary. Both cross-sectional and family studies will be considered. Study design for family studies …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible.
… with newly generated genome sequences. This reveals genomic changes that have occurred in different populations … the extracted DNA [see DNA Sequencing ]. Genomic studies like these have allowed us to examine human genomes … people are different from each other [see Human Genomic Variation ], among a collection of Europeans. The patterns of …
Educational Resources
A haplotype is a set of DNA variations, or polymorphisms, that tend to be inherited together.
… HapMap Project … A haplotype is a physical grouping of genomic variants (or polymorphisms) that tend to be inherited …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… 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 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.
… 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … together illustrative stories of remarkable genetic and genomic advances, the film highlights the major breakthroughs … trial of investigational vaccine for COVID-19 begins Genomic study points to natural origin of COVID-19 Gene …
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Six new grants will support researchers for new computational approaches to search millions of genomic variants for disease susceptibility.
… computational approaches for searching among millions of genomic variants to find those that make a difference in … last decade, scientists have used genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to find regions of the genome associated with … Lisa Brooks, Ph.D., program director of the NHGRI Genetic Variation Program. "We are looking for approaches that can …