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Researchers generate the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome
Scientists have published the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome, two decades after the Human Genome Project produced the first draft human genome sequence.
… Many research groups have already started using a pre-release version of the complete human genome sequence for … Project produced the first draft human genome sequence. … News Release …
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NIH and Alaska Native leaders identify how to achieve socially responsible genomics research
A 2018 workshop led by Alaska Native people provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research.
… Many in the Alaska Native community realize that if they release control of their genomic information, stigmatizing … collaborative, community-driven genomics research. … News Release …
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NHGRI commemorates 20th anniversary of White House event announcing draft human genome sequence
On June 26, 2000, nearly 10 years into the 13-year project, President Bill Clinton announced an important milestone for the Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony.
… Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony. … News Release …
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NIH genome sequencing program targets the genomic bases of common, rare disease
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. … News Release …
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NIH-funded startups are fueling the era of genome-completeness
Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics. … News Release …
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More widespread access to genomic medicine vital for studying a rare, underdiagnosed blood disorder
Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… their megakaryocytes, which are cells that produce and release platelets into the blood, are smaller with nuclei … of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder. … News Release …
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Genotype-Tissue Expression project expands functional studies of genomic variation
Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… and how genomic variation modulates that expression. … News Release …
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Previous genetic association studies involving people with European ancestry may be inaccurate
By considering mixed genetic lineages, NHGRI researchers demonstrated that previously inferred links between a genomic variant that helps digest lactose and traits such as a person’s height and cholesterol level may not be valid.
… person’s height and cholesterol level may not be valid. … News Release …
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NHGRI Director Eric Green elected to the National Academy of Medicine
After several decades as a major genomics leader, Eric Green is elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical science.
… Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical science. … News Release …
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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.
… directors of NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program. … News Release …