Temporal Stability of the Human Skin Microbiome
Communities of skin microbes, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, remain highly stable in individuals over time, despite exposure to other individuals, clothing and environments, according to new research by NHGRI and NCI scientists. Future studies may help researchers understand how various exposures or disease states alter these skin microbes and, eventually, lead to improved treatments. The study appeared May 5 in Cell. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - May 5, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Population and Tumor Heterogeneity in Cancer Genome Science and Precision Oncology
On Wednesday, May 4, John D. Carpten, Ph.D., a former NHGRI intramural investigator, presented the 12th Jeffrey M. Trent Lecture in Cancer Research at 2 p.m., Lipsett Amphitheater, Clinical Center. Dr. Carpten is chair, Department of Translational Genomics and director, Institute of Translational Genomics at the University of Southern California. He is
renowned for key discoveries in cancer genetics and genomics. Video of this lecture will be available soon. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - May 3, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
NIH creates Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations
NHGRI researchers have collaborated with physicians and medical geneticists around the world to create the first Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations. Health care providers can use the new atlas to diagnose diverse patients with inherited diseases by comparing physical traits (called phenotypes) and written descriptions of their symptoms with photos and descriptions of people with the same condition and ancestry. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 29, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
ClinGen develops new method for evaluating genomic variation and its role in disease prevention
A major question associated with using genomic medicine in practice is: How should doctors treat patients with disease-associated differences in their genetic code? NHGRI's Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen), co-funded by NCI, has developed a score-based method to evaluate genomic variants that call for increased clinical focus. The guide will help clinicians decide what medical practices best prevent disease in at-risk patients. The study appears April 28th in Genetics in Medicine. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 28, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Dr. Eric Spana presents
For NHGRI's National DNA Day on April 25, Eric P. Spana, Ph.D. from Duke University presented Harry Potter and the Genetics of Wizarding, the inaugural event for the National DNA Day speaker series. The lecture is now available on NHGRI's YouTube channel, GenomeTV. Dr. Spana is an award-winning instructor in biology who helps students place new information in context with ideas they already find familiar, like Harry Potter, Star Wars and The Avenger. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 28, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
A Quarter Century after the Human Genome Project's Launch presents:
The NHGRI History of Genomics Program continues its six-part seminar series featuring Human Genome Project (HGP) participants who helped launch the HGP. Next up on Thursday, April 28th: Marco Marra, O.B.C., Ph.D., director and distinguished scientist at Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency professor and head of the Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 26, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
The microRNA miR-22 shows potent anti-tumor role, possible therapeutic potential in acute myeloid leukemia
New research by NHGRI scientists and others has shown that a microRNA known as miR-22 reduces the production of cancer cells in mice with acute myeloid leukemia and leukemia. MicroRNAs are small molecules involved in regulating how much a gene is turned on or off. The findings highlighted the possibility of using miR-22-based therapy to treat patients with these cancers. The study was published today, April 26, in the journal Nature Communications. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 26, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Harry Potter and the Genetics of Wizarding
Join us on April 25th, for NHGRI's National DNA Day inaugural speaker series featuring Eric P. Spana, Ph.D. Dr. Spana's discussion topic is Harry Potter and the Genetics of Wizarding. The event will take place from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Building 35A (Porter Building), Room 640. It will also be streamed live to the public on GenomeTVLive. Dr. Spana is an award-winning instructor in biology who helps students place new information in context with ideas they already find familiar, like Harry Potter, Star Wars and The Avengers. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 20, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
New centers to help understand biology, improve diagnoses of rare, mysterious diseases
The National Institutes of Health recently awarded approximately $6.8 million in grants to several research teams to study the biology of rare and undiagnosed diseases. The new grants support studies to better understand the causes and development of rare diseases and improve diagnoses. The funding establishes two new research centers - a Model Organisms Screening Center and a Metabolomics Core - and six awards to explore how specific genes and their variations may cause disease in UDN patients. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 20, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Live Video: Genomic Medicine IX: Bedside to Bench - Mind the Gaps
On April 19-20, NHGRI will host Genomic Medicine IX: Bedside to Bench - Mind the Gaps at the Silver Spring Sheraton, Silver Spring, Maryland. Speakers will focus on moving genomics research from the bedside to the laboratory, and better integrating basic science research with clinically important questions. Follow on Twitter: #GenomicMed9 (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 15, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Genomic Medicine IX: Bedside to Bench - Mind the Gaps
On April 19-20, NHGRI will host Genomic Medicine IX: Bedside to Bench - Mind the Gaps at the Silver Spring Sheraton, Silver Spring, Maryland. Speakers will focus on moving genomics research from the bedside to the laboratory, and better integrating basic science research with clinically important questions. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 15, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Researchers identify genomic signature in some aggressive prostate tumors
A key challenge health care providers face in treating prostate cancer is distinguishing aggressive, potentially life-threatening tumors from curable, less aggressive tumors. NHGRI researchers and their collaborators have identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help pinpoint specific treatment options. Findings from the study were published April 14 online in The American Journal of Human Genetics. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 14, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
Researchers identify genomic signature in some aggressive prostate tumor
A key challenge health care providers face in treating prostate cancer is distinguishing aggressive, potentially life-threatening tumors from curable, less aggressive tumors. NHGRI researchers and their collaborators have identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help pinpoint specific treatment options. Findings from the study were published April 14 online in The American Journal of Human Genetics. (Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights)
Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 14, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news
