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National Human Genome Research Institute

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Name: National Human Genome Research Institute

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

National institutes of Health

Here are 9 genetics and genomics thought leaders to follow on Twitter

Genetic testing, particularly for cancer, family histories and the decision whether or not to opt for surgery based on family history and genes were the focus of a lot of interesting news stories this week. Angelina Jolie’s editorial discussing her move ... [Published MedCity News - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Genomics, Genetics, Cancer, genetic testing, National institutes of Health

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Researchers fine-tune genomic links to high blood lipid levels

Identifying gene variants may lead to greater understanding of susceptibility to high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease riskAssociate Director of Communications, Extramural Research ProgramCombing regions of the genomes of more than 17,000 people from ... [Published National Human Genome Research Institute - May 17 2013]

Entities: Lipids, Genomics, National Human Genome Research Institute

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Payer focus in the personalised world of oncology and orphan diseases

Personalised medicine is transforming disease understanding and many traditional diagnoses may be fundamentally revised based on the scientific understanding of disease mechanisms at the molecular, genetic and genomic levelsThe National Human Genome Research ... [Published PMLive - May 17 2013]

Entities: Oncology, treatments, Patient, Philadelphia Chromosome, Iressa

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Baylor College of Medicine

Ethicists provide framework supporting new recommendations on reporting incidental findings in gene sequencing

In a paper published in Science Express, a group of experts led by bioethicists in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine provide a framework for the new American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) recommendations ... [Published Medical Xpress - May 16 2013]

Entities: Baylor College of Medicine, Health Policy, Genomics

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

University of Chicago

University of Chicago Launches Cloud to Analyze Cancer Data

Source Newsroom:Bionimbus Protected Data Cloud Eliminates Need for Massive Storage InfrastructureNewswise — The University of Chicago is launching the first secure cloud-based computing system that will enable researchers to access and analyze human genomic ... [Published Newswise - May 15 2013]

Entities: Cancer, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago, Genomics, National institutes of Health

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Advisory council open session coming up

We encourage you to share your thoughts as they relate to the topics being discussed on genome.gov, other websites or discussion forums owned or administered by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). We review all comments for posting. ... [Published National Human Genome Research Institute - May 15 2013]

Entities: National Human Genome Research Institute

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

TCGA Researchers Identify Potential Drug Targets, Markers for Leukemia Risk

Investigators for The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network have detailed and broadly classified the genomic alterations that frequently underlie the development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a deadly cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Their ... [Published FierceBiotech - May 15 2013]

Entities: mutations, Mutation, Genome, National Human Genome Research Institute

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Students explore the natural world during DNA Day activities

Smithsonian staff and genetic counseling students who assisted visiting DNA Day students with activities throughout the day.Note: To view the next/previous photo click on the right/left hand side of a photo. Or use left and right arrow keys on your k ... [Published National Human Genome Research Institute - May 13 2013]

Entities: DNA, National Human Genome Research Institute, Genomics, Doctor of Philosophy, Genetics

First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

New Immunology Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at National Human Genome Research Institute

(NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Diabetes Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in Immunology. According to news reporting originating from Bethesda, Maryland, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "Interleukins (ILs) are ... [Published NewsRX - May 11 2013]

Entities: National Human Genome Research Institute, Immunology, IL-6, interleukin

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

NHGRI symposium commemorates 10th anniversary of the Human Genome Project

Associate Director of Communications, Division of Intramural ResearchDr. Francis Collins presents at The Genomics Landscape a Decade after the Human Genome Project on April 25, 2013$April 25 - National DNA Day 2013 - dawned auspiciously with the introduction ... [Published National Human Genome Research Institute - May 09 2013]

Entities: National Human Genome Research Institute, Genomics, Human Genome Project

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 7 reports

Study establishes basis for genomic classification of endometrial cancers; proper categorization is important for choosing the best treatment

NCI Press Release A comprehensive genomic analysis of nearly 400 endometrial tumors suggests that certain molecular characteristics – such as the frequency of mutations – could complement current pathology methods and help distinguish between principal ... [Published National Cancer Institute - May 02 2013]

Entities: Genomics, Tumor, endometrial

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 2 reports

Controversy over “Big Data” of Genome for Ireland Population

Observing the results of "Big Data", the researchers have found that software technology has reduced the time for the decoding work. European Science Open Forum (ESOF) conference in Dublin conducted talks for the matter.Personal genomics is a huge term ... [Published TopNews New Zealand - May 02 2013]

Entities: Genome, Big Data, Ireland, Genomics

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...has been published on European descent populations, with little in ethnically diverse groups, especially in African Americans," she explained. "The goal of the PAGE program is to investigate ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease among the populations."

Researchers fine-tune genomic links to high blood lipid levels [Published National Human Genome Research Institute - May 17 2013]

The National Human Genome Research Institute defines personalised medicine as "an emerging practice of medicine that uses an individual's genetic profile to guide decisions made in regard to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment"

Payer focus in the personalised world of oncology and orphan diseases [Published PMLive - May 17 2013]

"The Bionimbus Protected Data Cloud provides cancer researchers a simple way to analyze TCGA data without having to become experts at managing big data" said Kenna Shaw, PhD, director of the TCGA Program Office

University of Chicago Launches Cloud to Analyze Cancer Data [Published Newswise - May 15 2013]

...diversity among tumors of many different cancer types and even within a single kind of cancer such as AML," noted NCI Director Harold Varmus, M D "Only such a systematic analysis of cancer types could have uncovered such clear patterns, such as the apparent importance in AML of genetic mutations that lead to changes in gene expression and cell traits."

TCGA Researchers Identify Potential Drug Targets, Markers for Leukemia Risk [Published FierceBiotech - May 15 2013]

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Hard Choices Angelina Jolie Faces About Testing... [Published Time - May 15 2013]
What is the BRCA1 gene? Why Angelina Jolie got ... [Published GlobalPost - May 14 2013]
Coulter Client Ehlers-Danlos National Foundatio... [Published PRWeb - May 14 2013]
Students explore the natural world during DNA D... [Published National Human Genome Research Institute - May 13 2013]
Local, area colleges sending off graduates [Published State Journal-Register - May 11 2013]
New Immunology Data Have Been Reported by Resea... [Published NewsRX - May 11 2013]
A cautionary tale on genome-sequencing diagnost... [Published EurekAlert! - May 10 2013]
Doctors solve mystery of boy's baffling strokes [Published NBCNews.com - May 09 2013]
NHGRI symposium commemorates 10th anniversary o... [Published National Human Genome Research Institute - May 09 2013]
Endometrial cancer findings emerge from genome ... [Published Health Canal - May 09 2013]
Genomic Analysis of Endometrial Tumors [Published National Institutes of Health - May 06 2013]
Research Improves Minority Health [Published Asian American Press - May 06 2013]
New Subtypes of Endometrial Cancer [Published Bio Techniques - May 02 2013]
Study establishes basis for genomic classificat... [Published National Cancer Institute - May 02 2013]
TCGA researchers identify potential drug target... [Published National Cancer Institute - May 02 2013]
Controversy over “Big Data” of Genome for Irela... [Published TopNews New Zealand - May 02 2013]
What Big Data can tell you about your genome – ... [Published Irish Times - May 02 2013]
Details about genomic landscapes of AML and end... [Published News-Medical.Net - May 02 2013]
Learning can hurt [Published Information Processing - May 02 2013]
Large genomic study identifies endometrial canc... [Published EurekAlert! - May 01 2013]
TCGA Researchers Identify Potential Drug Target... [Published Newswise - May 01 2013]

Blogs

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Learning can hurt [Published Information Processing - May 02 2013] This essay, from 2007, summarizes how progress in genomics came to confront convenient but incorrect views on the genetic clustering of human populations. The vast majority of people, even scientists, are still confused about this subject. See also Human ...
Human Genome, Then and Now [Published 3quarksdaily - Apr 16 2013] From The New York Times: Eight years of work, thousands of researchers around the world, $1 billion spent — and finally it was done. On April 14, 2003, a decade ago this week, scientists announced that they had completed the Human Genome Project, ...
In the Last 10 Years [Published The Daily Scan from GenomeWeb - Apr 15 2013] The National Human Genome Research Institute take a look back at how the field has changed in the 10 years since the Human Genome Project ended. read more ...
Painted turtle gets DNA decoded [Published WUSTL Science & Technology News - Apr 03 2013] Tracey Haynes Photographs, traceyhaynes.com Turtles have evolved slowly, a new study confirms. Decoding the genome of the western painted turtle reveals new clues to turtles’ longevity and the ability to survive without oxygen during long winters. ...
Old drug offers new hope against rare, deadly c... [Published WUSTL Medicine & Healthcare News - Apr 02 2013] Daniel S. Ory, MD Cyclodextrin molecule Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is playing a leading role in one of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) first clinical trials to improve treatments for rare and neglected diseases. ...

Audio/Video

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Dr. Colleen McBride : GWAS [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Nov 26 2012]
Dr. Colleen McBride : Phenotyping [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Nov 26 2012]
Dr. Colleen McBride : Role of Behavioral Social... [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Nov 26 2012]
Dr. Colleen McBride : What Excites Me [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Nov 26 2012]
Dr. Susan Persky : How Genomics Interfaces with... [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Nov 26 2012]