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Among the 24 chromosomes that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying the Y and its unusual features to better understand human health and disease.
EDUCATION
The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
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In a new large-scale genetic analysis, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have found set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes.
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Join us on Wednesday, May 25, as scholars and scientists answer audience questions and address the complexities surrounding historical and present-day eugenics and scientific racism in the context of existing and developing genetic and genomic screening technologies.
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After major advances in hematology, David Bodine retires with an eye towards mentorship and a garden
David Bodine, founder of the Hematopoiesis Section and chief of the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, advanced the fields of gene therapy and hematology in his 38 years at the NIH. Now, he plans to continue his contributions to science as an emeritus and through training the next generation of scientists.
… chief of the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, now scientist emeritus after 38 years at NIH. … Bodine: You shouldn’t choose a field just because a famous scientist works in that field. You should choose it because …
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Mothers may be able to reduce guilt over their children's inherited obesity guilt by being more careful in the future about their children's diet.
… directive manner. The researchers wanted to test whether a physician's style might interfere with the message about … obesity, obesity and genomics, inheritance and obesity, physician counseling and obesity, childhood diet, Susan …
Careers and Training
Scientists and thousands of other professionals are using discoveries in genetics to revolutionize the world. This means careers in genetics and genomics are booming. And there are many other careers you don’t usually think of as science, like education, social work, and even law and the arts that are affected by this growth, creating even more career opportunities.
… Computational Genomics and Data Scientist Scientists develop and apply analytical methods and … nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physicians, and physician assistants that apply genomic information about an … Academia Impact future generations of scientist and science by educating students and performing …
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New grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome.
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Dr. Wilson officially retired from The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in September 2020, yet he remains on as a scientist emeritus in its Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch, where he was co-chief for 14 years.
… (NHGRI) in September 2020, yet he remains on as a scientist emeritus in its Computational and Statistical … (NHGRI) in September 2020, yet he remains on as a scientist emeritus in its Computational and Statistical … (NHGRI) in September 2020, yet he remains on as a scientist emeritus in its Computational and Statistical …