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News Release
NHGRI's Dr. Elaine Ostrander and the Smithsonian's Dr. Dennis Stanford discover North America's oldest dog relics, important in canine genome research.
… in the spring of 2014, Dr. Stanford attended a talk about canine (dog) genomics by Elaine Ostrander, Ph.D., a senior … Comparative Genomics Branch. Dr. Ostrander spoke about her research on genes that influence the development of diseases … importance of the NMNH collection of ancient dog bones to canine genome research, but, until recently, scientists …
News Release
NHGRI researchers identified 59 genes or gene regions linked to canine athletics.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … In the world of canine genomics, sport hunting dogs are super athletes and terriers are plucky supermodels. National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers reached this … after identifying 59 genes or gene regions linked to canine athletics, including those with roles in endurance, …
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A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… canines may come to our aid-as a powerful animal model for research into human cancer. … A genetic mutation that … Branch, who played a leading role in sequencing the canine genome.   The gene, known as BRAF , directs cells to … develop BRAF -targeted therapy strategies," they added. Canine tumors carrying the mutation also offer a new …
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NHGRI researchers have shown that areas of the genome related to brain development harbor variants that may account for behavioral differences among different dog lineages.
… lineages. The study , funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and published in the journal Cell … in human behavioral conditions “We identified 10 major canine lineages and behavioral traits that correlate with … specialized cells, the researchers reconstructed how canine lineages developed. “To study the genomic basis of …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… The NHGRI Intramural Research Award distinguishes meritorious research accomplishments for a single, notable research achievement or a larger body of work of exemplary …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated proposals. These … special grant solicitations targeted toward specific research interests and priorities. Program announcements (PA) …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) is available to promising … who are interested in pursuing full-time, semi-independent research in National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) laboratories. … Post-doctoral …
Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute supports research and training and career development opportunities in support of its research mission which is to accelerate scientific and …
Research Training
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students the opportunity to perform biomedical research with some of the world's best scientists.
… The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all levels the opportunity to perform biomedical research alongside some of the world's most accomplished … present the latest findings in biomedical and clinical research, at a level geared towards advanced high school and …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… (NIH), clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are leading a new era in medicine … to diagnose, treat and prevent illness. … NHGRI clinical research and field work also spans a wide spectrum of … form of methylmalonic acidemia. However, NHGRI's clinical research endeavors extend far beyond searches for disease …