Trans-NIH Workshop to Explore the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Citizen Science

On January 13-14, NHGRI's ELSI research program will convene a meeting to identify the ELSI challenges raised by "Citizen Science" in the context of biomedical research, and discover ways the National Institutes of Health (NIH) can address these ELSI issues. The meeting will be broadcast live, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
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Read more about ELSI
Watch it on GenomeTVLive
(resumes Jan. 14 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern)

The Genomics Landscape

Next Phase: NHGRI's Genome Sequencing Program

Large-scale genome sequencing has been a central component of NHGRI's Extramural Research Program since the NHGRI's inception, starting with the Human Genome Project. In this month's The Genomics Landscape, I describe the next phase of NHGRI's Genome Sequencing Program and highlight additional items that I hope will be of interest to you.
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NHGRI/Smithsonian collaboration to sequence North America's oldest dog relics

When Smithsonian archeologist Dr. Daniel Stanford attended a talk on canine (dog) genomics by NHGRI's Dr. Elaine Ostrander, he realized the potential of his collection of ancient dog bones to canine genome research. With new sequencing tools and techniques now available - and the complete sequence of the dog genome - both hope to unlock the secrets of this ancient dog DNA, perhaps the oldest in North America. Read more

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. Read more

Genome Advance of the Month

Researchers examine supercentenarians' genomes for longevity key

In 2012, an American's average lifespan was nearly 79 years. By comparison, supercentenerians live to 110 years old or more - a life span far exceeding the rest of the population. A recent study led by Dr. Hinco J. Gierman at Stanford University sought genetic explanations for supercentenarians' longer life-span. Genome Advance of the Month highlights this research. Read more