Understanding the function of an entire genome is no easy task! Most genes likely have more than one function and behave differently depending on context. Retweeted by National Human Genome Research Institute
I encourage you to join our upcoming symposium “Irreducible Subjects: Disability and Genomics in the Past, Present, and Future” on October 6 and 7 for the opportunity to listen and participate in discussions about constructions of disability and ableism. genome.gov/event-calendar… Retweeted by National Human Genome Research Institute
@VenceBonham and his team at @genome_gov have created educational resources about the benefits and risks of gene therapy for patients and the sickle cell disease community. Learn more: genome.gov/research-at-nh….
Affecting over 100,000 Americans, sickle cell disease impacts red blood cells and alters patients’ quality of life. Gene therapy trials are becoming more common for potential treatments and cures.
Register for the event here: genome.gov/event-calendar…
Students and faculty from the GURU program will join us for our upcoming symposium, “Irreducible Subjects: Disability and Genomics in the Past, Present and Future,” to discuss the benefits and challenges of mentorship in the context of ableism in academia. #NHGRIevents
The @UUtah’s GURU program provides disabled students the opportunity to join a research team focused on ethical, legal and social issues in genomics. This is an important example of one of the ways ableism can be confronted in academia.
By understanding the molecular phenotypes of nonfunctional alleles in cells, researchers can get closer to achieving this goal! genome.gov/news/news-rele…
That is why @genome_gov has launched the MorPhiC program to understand the function of every human gene and create a catalog of the molecular consequences of inactivating each gene.
Understanding the function of an entire genome is no easy task! Most genes likely have more than one function and behave differently depending on context.
Currently, out of the estimated 19,000 protein-coding genes, over 6,000 have not been well-studied. And only a very small number of genes have had their functions well-characterized.
Learn more at our pre-application webinar tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET! genome.gov/event-calendar…
New funding opportunities! 🎉 @genome_gov, @NIMH and @NIMHD are teaming up to launch the Diversity Centers for Genome Research, which will help establish genomic centers at minority-serving institutions.
Genomics is becoming a bigger part of patient care, but healthcare providers may not be aware of available genomics education resources. The more healthcare providers understand genomics, the more we can help patients understand the role of genomics in their health. Retweeted by National Human Genome Research Institute
While it's clear how beneficial genetic screening can be for people and public health overall, scholars have long debated whether screening and sequencing technologies can, in some cases, stigmatize disability and support unethical and unscientific ideologies. (Thread) Retweeted by National Human Genome Research Institute
We have a few things to say: 1) Fall is an amazing season 2) Candy corn is perfect 3) Our Talking Glossary of Genomic Terms is a fun way to learn about genomics and the latest research! genome.gov/genetics-gloss… Retweeted by National Human Genome Research Institute
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Rebecca Mueller is a historian of medicine, medical ethnographer and genetic counselor @Penn. She will present her talk, “Time, Future and Genetics: The Temporal Complexity of Disability,” at our upcoming symposium on disability and ableism. Join us on Oct. 6-7. #NHGRIevents
“We know little about how patients and families learn about disease prognosis beyond that moment of diagnosis,” Rebecca Mueller explains. “This is especially problematic because the outlook for many pediatric genetic diseases has changed dramatically in recent decades.”
Today’s #NobelPrize winner Svante Pääbo is a true authority on the study of ancient DNA. He was the first to successfully clone DNA from a mummy, and in 2009, he completed sequencing of the Neanderthal genome (in collaboration with Jim Mullikin @genome_gov!). Retweeted by National Human Genome Research Institute
