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Estimated cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… Advances in the field of genomics over the past quarter-century have led to substantial reductions in the cost of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… show that the Ashkenazi founder event pre-dated the 14th century Waldman et al. Cell 185(25):4703–4716, 2022. … a small number of individuals”) occurred before the 14th century.   This research was funded by multiple sources in …
News Release
Top genome scientists from over 20 countries have joined forces in an effort to improve cooperation and coordination of genomic medicine research worldwide.
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… with CF. Researchers modified a common cold virus to act as a delivery vehicle - or "vector"- carrying the normal …
Talking Glossary
Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… were proponents of such ideologies. By the mid-20th century, pseudo-scientific racist beliefs were widely …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details ClinGen, the first FDA-recognized Public Human Genetic Variant Database.
… for Human Genome Research Model Organisms in the 20th Century: Historical, Philosophic and Scientific Questions -  …
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… Document 5 Basic Science: Bedrock of Progress Document 6 ‘Cures’ Legislation Passes Senate  Senate HELP Committee … increases for NIH Genetic Research Privacy Protection Act  Senate sponsors: Warren and Enzi  Enhance privacy … Genomics & Molecular Biology” lecture series  “A Quarter Century after the Human Genome Project's Launch: Lessons …
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The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread illness to help develop effective therapies.
… Sickle Cell Initiative to help speed the development of cures for sickle cell disease, which takes advantage of the …
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April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 13, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., announces the appointment of Valentina Di Francesco as founding director of the NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science.