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News Release
A new tool to prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections in the era of COVID-19
Researchers from NHGRI, Oxford University and other National Institutes of Health centers have developed and tested a new method to predict hospital-acquired infections involving five other important pathogens.
… at Oxford University. Apart from laboratory tests, contact-tracing is perhaps the most well-known form of detecting … but it comes with limitations. Although contact-tracing takes into account that being in the proximity of an … Instead of using the traditional “any contact” vs. “none” tracing method, the researchers used the amount of time a …
News Release
New approach successfully traces genomic variants back to genetic disorders
National Institutes of Health researchers have published an assessment of 13 studies that took a genotype-first approach to patient care.
The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI awards second annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Awards for excellence in DEIA
In the June 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the 2023 recipients of the Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce.
… though registration is required .   All the best,   … Tracing genetic diversity captures the molecular basis of …
Event
Workshop on Sharing Aggregate Data
On May 19-20, 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted a two-day workshop where participants were asked to weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary users.
News Release
CRGGH Work Highlighted by AJHG
Cell Press' "Best of AJHG 2017-2018" includes an article authored by CRGGH researchers Daniel Shriner and Charles Rotimi.
Educational Resources
Positional Cloning
Positional cloning is a laboratory technique used to locate the position of a disease-associated gene along the chromosome.
Health
Family Health History for Patients and Families
Guidance on collecting your family health history information before visiting the doctor.
… and shared with your family members and your doctor. Tracing the illnesses suffered by your parents, grandparents …
Research Funding
ENCODE Pilot Project
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Pilot Project launched in September 2003 to identify all functional elements in the human genome sequence.
News Release
A New Look at the Origin of the Sickle Allele
Researchers used whole genome sequence data to investigate the origin of the mutation that causes "sickling" of red blood cells.
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Human Origins and Ancestry
Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible.