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About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… sequence produced by the Human Genome Project covers about 99 percent of the human genome's gene-containing … of genetic distance. Generally, one centiMorgan equals about 1 million base pairs. Eukaryotic:  A eukaryote is a … series exploring the project's impact on the field of genomics and the careers of those involved.   … Lessons …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… your thoughts/concerns/excitement/[insert feeling] about the launch of the Human Genome Project.   Francis … of the 2020 Strategic Vision for the next decade of human genomics research in late October. … Video criteria … Sharing … your thoughts/concerns/excitement/[insert feeling] about the launch of the Human Genome Project. … Human Genome …
Outreach
The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… examines both the benefits and the challenges that genomics presents to modern society. From the moment visitors … leaders, scientists, scholars, and the arts community about relevant and timely subjects in the genomics field. … Different? New and often-complex ethical and medical questions have emerged as genetic testing becomes more …
Event
As a way to engage with members of the public who want to know more about particular genomics topics, NHGRI director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. answers questions on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDrGenome and invites a special guest from NHGRI to join him.
… Past Chats … Every few weeks, Dr. Eric Green answers questions on Twitter about genomics using the hashtag #AskDrGenome . Each time, he dives …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… number of offensive and scientifically erroneous comments about his beliefs on race, nationalities, homosexuality, … establish rapid prepublication data release as the norm in genomics and other fields. Project leaders reconvene in … the number of human genes is originally estimated to be about 35,000. (This is later revised to about 20,000.) …
News Release
Experts from The NHGRI Dog Genome Project turned to Reddit to answer questions as part of an "Ask Me Anything".
… - a social news website and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community as part of an "Ask Me … like body size or fur type, and for learning more about how the genomes of both dogs and humans contribute to … Ph.D., chief of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at NHGRI; Heidi Parker, Ph.D., staff …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by advances in genomics research and the increasing availability of genomic … diseases; genomic information privacy; communication about prenatal and newborn genomic testing results; and the …
About Genomics
The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species.
… of the human genome – provided fundamental information about the human blueprint, which has since accelerated the … biology and improved the practice of medicine. Learn more about the Human Genome Project below. … Milestones … Related … to sequence and map all the genes of our species. … About Genomics …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we … research in our work, including these key policy issues … About Genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… the first seminar in the new Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030 seminar series is now available for viewing. … us via  GenomeTV  starting at 10 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly. All the best, … of the draft human genome sequence revealed information about the number of genes, mutation rates, and patterns of …