National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

On July 17-18, join NHGRI for a virtual symposium that will explore the many dimensions of sex and gender in the genomics era. This event will bring together top experts from biological and social sciences to help clarify and provide context for the many dimensions of sex and their relationships with gender. These discussions are crucial for providing a stronger scientific framework for understanding sex better for the benefit of all populations. Learn more and register here! https://lnkd.in/eZCWsK3J

There are plenty of research insights to go around with both DNA and RNA! Researchers funded by the NHGRI Genome Technology Program are working to improve the accuracy of DNA and RNA sequencing. These improvements may help researchers more accurately detect modifications on RNA sequences, understand how genomes function and more! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYYP5-fy

The NIH-funded Genomic Data Science Community Network unites institutions from across the country to increase diversity among young researchers working in genomic data science! Genomic data science is unique since it does not require specialized and expensive laboratory equipment – just a laptop, wi-fi and a curiosity for unraveling the complexities of genomics. End of
Translation The network hopes to expand its reach and include more institutions, forming a larger community of faculty engaging students in genomic data science. The Genomic Data Science Community Network recently published a paper outlining the ways in which the research and educational community can help broaden access to genomic data science for students from traditionally underrepresented groups. This includes supporting the professional development of faculty members at underserved institutions and incentivizing research collaborations to broaden access to research equipment Learn more! https://lnkd.in/eNAwvKgA

Sometimes, to figure out how to sequence the genome of an animal, you need to first think like that animal. In a new video from NHGRI, postdoctoral fellow Brandon Pickett becomes an ape for a day to see if it could help him finish the ape genome sequence. I encourage you to watch our new fun and educational video to see if that helped! https://lnkd.in/exrXrcJa   

New funding opportunities for machine learning and artificial intelligence! NHGRI, in collaboration with the Office of Data Science and Strategy and the National Institute on Aging, are seeking researchers to help develop tools that can enhance the accuracy and prediction of how genetic variants contribute to the development of diseases among different individuals. Learn more at our upcoming webinar on June 26 at 2p.m. ET! https://lnkd.in/etZvYGq6 

In order to successfully sequence full ape chromosomes, does one need to…become the ape?   Spoiler: No. But our postdoc Brandon Pickett tries anyway!   Watch the full video to see how it goes and learn about what IS needed to complete these sequences. https://lnkd.in/e67TyqwS

RNA is…complicated. If it’s not confusing enough that there are many types of RNA, some RNA molecules also fold into different shapes that help their stability and functions. Not to worry! We break it all down for you in our new fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/eS-8AKPh

NHGRI’s Technology Development Coordinating Center is hosting a one-day hybrid event with industry leaders and genome technology developers and users on June 10, 2024. Students, faculty, and biomedical researchers are invited to this free event. The Genome Technology Forum will feature speakers who will discuss emerging technologies for understanding human genome functions and emerging technologies for making and sequencing RNA and DNA. The in-person event at Jackson Laboratories in Farmington, CT will also include interactive workshops on epigenetics and epitranscriptomics. Learn more about the Genome Technology Forum and register for the event: www.jax.org/gtf2024

After years of DNA having all of the attention, RNA is ready to be a CHALLENGER to win most important molecule for genomics research. There is a lot of exciting research and new technologies emerging to fully sequence RNA and all of its different chemical modifications. Uncovering these mysteries will help determine the functions of different RNAs and potentially lead to many key insights about health, disease, diagnoses and treatments. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eS-8AKPh

Congratulations to our amazing NHGRI-funded researchers who have successfully generated the first complete chromosome sequences from primates! These findings will help researchers learn more about species diversity and evolution. The primates studied are among our closest living relatives! The great apes are also endangered, but the new genome sequences may help researchers understand their biology, which may help preserve their species. I encourage you to learn more here! https://lnkd.in/ezAJuRNs