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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… DNA. Dense genotyping packs millions of test points onto a microarray-a laboratory test chip-that can detect genomic … have proposed the development of an African-specific microarray of just 1 million genomic variants, compared to … Division of Intramural Research develops and implements technology to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… by Branch Investigators.  Supports a multi-Institute microarray core that performs association and expression … and we seek to develop and contribute advances in genomic technology to all fields of human health and biology. … …
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Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… genomic variants; for example, a type of test called a microarray can detect hundreds of thousands of SNVs at …
Staff
​Lin Lei is a biochemist at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health. ​
Event
On May 19-20, 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted a two-day workshop where participants were asked to weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary users.
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…  Concept Clearance for Genomic Technology Development  May 18, 2015   … d on discussions at recent NHGRI planning webinars: Genomic Technology …  1. Novel Nucleic Acid Sequencing Technology Development …  plus parallel small business grants) 2. Genomic Technology Development Awards …
Fact Sheets
Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… every two years (See: Moore's Law  [wikipedia.org]). Technology improvements that 'keep up' with Moore's Law are … graphs: Quality assessment/control for sequencing projects Technology development to improve sequencing pipelines … … Mardis E. A decade's perspective on DNA sequencing technology. Nature , 470: 198-203. 2011. [ PubMed ] Metzker …
Jobs at NHGRI
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
Jobs at NHGRI
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
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Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cell.