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The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
… Molecular Biology Branch uses state-of-the-art genetic and genomic technologies to study the genomes of humans and other … findings and opportunities derived from genetic and genomic technologies may be translated into improved … for gene therapy of immune deficiency and preclinical development of gene therapy for metabolic disorders. In …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of technology development) and the need to sustain and improve this …
News Release
NIH will fund researchers to develop computational approaches to figure out which differences in DNA make people more susceptible to disease.
… predictions about which variants in non-protein-coding genomic regions affect disease susceptibility and response to … are made and in which tissues. "Variants in non-coding genomic regions are harder to interpret than variants in the … regulation associated with cancer. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, $2.3 million, three years Principal …
Fact Sheets
A DNA microarray is a tool used to determine whether the DNA from a particular individual contains a mutation in genes.
… for? … How does a DNA microarray work? … DNA Microarray Technology Fact Sheet … A DNA microarray is a tool used to …
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A venue for trainees supported by NHGRI to present their research and form collaborations with other trainees and established researchers from training programs across the United States.
… a venue for trainees supported by NHGRI in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and ethical, legal and social implications … … Seattle, WA  … NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting … The NHGRI Research Training and …
News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… DNA and insert new ones. While using the system to advance technology, scientists are also thinking critically about the … issues always in mind, scientists have begun using the technology in diverse areas of research. In this study, a … offers promising possibilities for the future of plant genomic engineering and suggests exciting methods to improve …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … to couple the malaria-battling mutations with additional genomic changes designed to ensure a rapid spread throughout … controversial. For the first time , we can introduce genomic changes by genome editing and sweep them through …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… by changes in your genome, but advances in DNA sequencing technology are leading to a new understanding of cancer and … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other … cancer than other people. As we learn more about the genomic changes predisposing a person to cancer, we have been …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… and partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in … in English and Spanish to help you dive in and learn key genomic concepts. Search for any genomic term to learn more.  … We're creating a world more …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… inspirational piece illustrates yet another triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments … informing policy, and educating society about genomic advances. A key element among these efforts is … information about funding, collaboration, and professional-development opportunities. Meanwhile, educators will find …