California girl's NIH visit includes happy excursions around the nation's capital
In mid-December, Kareena Hijjawi and her mother flew to the National Institutes of Health for a series of important clinical consultations with the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP). But before the week was out, Kareena would be flocked by a group of dancing ballerinas, dazzled by the opulence of this year's the White House holiday tour, and even get a chance to pet the Obama family dogs, Sunny and Bo. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - December 19, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
This holiday season, resolve to learn about your family health history
Family gatherings at the holidays are the perfect time to learn more about your family's health history. A few thoughtful questions can go a long way to revealing how you can work to prevent future disease and improve your health. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - December 10, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
NHGRI and Social Media
In this month's Genomics Landscape, Dr. Green describes NHGRI's use of social media to spread messages about the institute and genomics. He also highlights an event for military families at the Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition in San Diego; recent publications from the Mouse ENCODE Project; and the new chief of NHGRI's Genomic Healthcare Branch. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - December 2, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Robert Wildin, M.D., joins NHGRI as chief of the Genomic Healthcare Branch
On November 10, Robert Wildin, M.D., a clinical geneticist with nearly three decades of experience in private and hospital-based medical practice, joined NHGRI as chief of the Genomic Healthcare Branch (GHB). As GHB chief, Dr. Wildin will provide leadership in promoting the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and public health practice. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - December 1, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Humans adapted to day-length by tuning their circadian "clocks"
New research has revealed that during migration, humans' biological clocks evolved to adapt to different environmental conditions. The October Genome Advance of the Month discusses a study by researchers in Italy who describe the genetic adaptation of the human circadian clock that was driven by day-length in various latitudes. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - November 21, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
This Thanksgiving, celebrate National Family Health History Day
Since 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General has declared Thanksgiving as National Family Health History Day. Rear Admiral Boris D. Lushniak, M.D., M.P.H., the acting U.S. Surgeon General, is upholding this proud tradition by encouraging Americans to talk about their family health histories at this year's holiday gatherings, and make a record of their inherited health conditions. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - November 21, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
The skin microbiome: More than skin deep
Skin microbiota plays an intricate role in the human immune system, directing many immune functions and defending against invading bacterial pathogens. In a review article in the Nov. 21, 2014, issue of Science, Julie Segre, Ph.D., head of the Microbial Genomics Section at NHGRI, and Yasmine Belkaid, Ph.D., head of the Mucosal Immunology Section at NIAID, review the advantages and downsides, of this intimate partnership. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - November 20, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Mouse genome studies find both similarities and striking differences with human genome
An international group of researchers has found powerful clues to why certain processes and systems in the mouse are so different from those in people and have developed a resource to help scientists better understand how similarities and differences between mice and humans are written in their genomes. The findings �are reported by the mouse ENCODE Consortium online Nov. 19, 2014 in four papers in Nature and in several other publications. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - November 19, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Military Family Day at Fleet Science Center will feature
On Nov. 9, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in San Diego will partner with NHGRI and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative to host Military Family Day. Free admission for military families will include the Smithsonian-NHGRI exhibition, Genome: Unlocking Life's Code and the opportunity to experience many fun genome-related activities geared especially toward kids and young adults. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - November 5, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Changing the Face of Diagnostics in Clinical Microbiology
This issue of The Genomics Landscape describes the evolution of genome sequencing and its impact on public health surveillance and infectious disease diagnostics. Also highlighted: The first BD2K awards, National Family History Day, a new NHGRI executive officer and how to comment on our recent genome sequencing workshop. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - November 4, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Exploring harmful interactions between artificial sweeteners and gut microbiota
Six types of non-caloric artificial sweeteners are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These sugar substitutes are popular due to their minimal calorie content and low cost. But data on the benefits and risks of artificial sweeteners have been controversial. September's Genome Advance of the Month focuses on the potential risks of artificial sweeteners through a mechanism not yet deeply explored: the alteration of gut microbiota. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - October 27, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Workshop Report:
On July 28-29, the National Human Genome Research Institute held a workshop on the future of its flagship Genome Sequencing Program (GSP) - Future Opportunities for Genome Sequencing and Beyond: A Planning Workshop for the National Human Genome Research Institute. The GSP is now requesting comments on the workshop summary report. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - October 27, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
NIH grants examine how genomic information can affect patients' health
New National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants aim to gauge if genomics can help diagnose diabetes, keep heart disease patients out of hospitals and guide cancer clinicians and patients to the most effective drugs. These pilot demonstration awards, totaling more than $11 million, are part of the Implementing Genomics in Practice (IGNITE) program administered by the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of NIH. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - October 22, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Ellen Rolfes appointed new NHGRI executive officer
Following a rigorous national search, Ellen Rolfes, M.A., has been appointed the executive officer of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A human resources specialist and broadly accomplished as an administrative professional, Ms. Rolfes has worked at NHGRI for nearly two decades and at NIH for 25 years. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - October 20, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
NHGRI has an exciting new video!
Check out NHGRI's exciting new showcase video! The fifteen-minute montage spotlights programs - by institute scientists and NHGRI-funded institutions - that are paving the way for the genomic revolution. The fast-paced video also highlights milestones in genomic history and the pioneers who made it happen through the use of rarely seen archival videos and photos. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - October 17, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
