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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… communications.  Fellows will actively participate in the development and dissemination of innovative and newsworthy … people with an advanced degree who are interested in the development, coordination, and implementation of innovative, … the fellows will participate in colloquia and professional development events designed for the broader Genomics and …
Talking Glossary
A pathogenic variant is a genomic variant that may increase a person’s risk of developing a condition, disorder or disease.
Educational Resources
Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
… is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. … Adenine, … is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. … Educational …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
Staff
Dr. Peter McGuire is an investigator in NHGRI's Center for Precision Health Research.
… Institutes of Health (NIH) to join the Physician Scientist Development Program to accelerate his translational research … Health Research. … Peter McGuire, Physicial Scientist Development Program, mitochondrial metabolism, immunology, …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
News Release
A new study by scientists at NHGRI, suggests that iPSCs do not develop more mutations than cells that are duplicated by subcloning.
… to return any adult cell to its earliest stage of development (a pluripotent stem cell) and change it into … of the National Academy of Sciences .   "This technology will eventually change how doctors treat diseases. …
Research Funding
IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care.
… to enhance the use of genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information … … IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information … care. … IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information …
About Genomics
RNA sequencing and the detection of RNA modifications have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic and clinical research into human biology and disease.
… - outlines key focus areas where infrastructure and technology can be improved for the study of epitranscriptomes … in the areas of expanding research; advancing technology; developing standards and centralizing data; and … to challenging design problems in genomics technology development May 29, 2024 Media Advisory: NIH invites the …