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NHGRI appoints Drs. Sara Chandros Hull and Shawn Burgess as new deputy scientific directors
NHGRI has selected Sara Chandros Hull, Ph.D., and Shawn Burgess, Ph.D., as deputy scientific directors of NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program.
Genetic Disorders
About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer.
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NHGRI appoints James Thomas as new director of NIH Intramural Sequencing Center
NHGRI has selected James Thomas, Ph.D., as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), to will oversee the importation and use of DNA sequencing technologies, protocols and analyses, ensuring that NIH investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their research needs. 
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Remembering Debbie Nickerson
A candid and kind genomics pioneer leaves a deep impact on NHGRI and the genomics community.
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing FAQ for Healthcare Professionals
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
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NHGRI assists new investigators with Pathway to Independence
NHGRI hosted two Pathway to Independance awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions nationwide.
The Genomics Landscape
The human genome sequence is now complete
In the April 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium's publishing of a collection of papers that reported the first truly complete sequence of the human genome.
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Reddit AMA: Ethical, legal and social implications of genomics research
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
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NIH researchers discover new gene involved in a toxic competition among yeast
NIH researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin.
Genetic Disorders
About Huntington's Disease
Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological illness causing involuntary movements, severe emotional disturbance and cognitive decline.