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The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… Executive Officer . Amanda will bring extensive experience in leading scientific societies, mostly recently at the … ingenuity in genetics research. With a history in studying cancer genetics, Dr. Ostrander’s primary research focuses on the genomics of domestic dogs. While dogs are more genetically similar to humans than …
Talking Glossary
Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… That perpetually influences racial bias and discrimination in science and research. Leading scientists across scientific institutions in the 19th and early 20th centuries were proponents of such … However, evidence shows that scientific racism persists in science and research. … Scientific racism is a historical …
Outreach
Five pieces from the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition are now on display at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD.
… and influence your risk for many disorders.   What’s in Your Genome?     Building 31, Floor 4C Elevator Lobby  … The Dog Genome: Shedding Light on Human Disease Dogs have been called a person's best friend, but they also … in order to better understand human diseases, such as cancer. Q?rius Presentation: Know Your Family History - …
FAQ
Questions and answers from the September 26, 2022, Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium Pre-Application Webinar.
… using sub-contracts. Please keep direct cost limitations in mind while noting that indirect costs of subcontracts do … both tumor and normal tissues from participants with cancer are strongly encouraged and will be prioritized for … setting this up could take some time. … Biosamples For the cancer DSS, can we propose just plasma collection and no …
Outreach
The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… On June 14, 2013, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. opened the high-tech, high-intensity … The Dog Genome: Shedding Light on Human Disease Dogs have been called a person's best friend, but they also … in order to better understand human diseases, such as cancer. Q?rius Presentation: Know Your Family History - …
Research at NHGRI
Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) helps you and your family learn how your family health history affects your risk for diseases.
… Colorectal Cancer Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Type 2 Diabetes Heart Disease How to … are also Families SHARE workbooks, which are now available in four languages.  … NIH researchers expand Families SHARE, …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… unexpected genetic test results about their risk for cancer, heart disease, and other conditions after having … treated or prevented. Many of these results are related to cancer risk and heart conditions . If you think you have … testing for you and/or your family members at the NIH or in your area. Participating in this study and having testing …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… the third 'Genomics 2020' Town Hall, engaging colleagues in California's Bay Area. This latest Town Hall included open … Genes Associated with Super-Athletic Sport Hunting Dogs NIH Researchers Identify Sequence Leading to Release of Malaria Parasites from Red Blood Cells NIH and Prostate Cancer Foundation Launch Large Study on Aggressive Prostate …
Fact Sheets
Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
… that are strongly stained by some colorful dyes used in research. … The unique structure of chromosomes keeps DNA … longer than other cells. Telomeres also play a role in cancer. The chromosomes of malignant cells usually do not … helping to fuel the uncontrolled growth that makes cancer so devastating. … Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, …
Genetic Disorders
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bowel, usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 - 30.
… inflammatory disorder of the bowel, usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 - 30. … Crohn's disease, an … include: blockage of the intestine; sores and ulcers in the affected area or surrounding tissues such as the bladder; tunnels around the anus and rectum called fistulas; …