NHGRI

Sample Repository for Human Genetic Research


The NHGRI Sample Repository for Human Genetic Research offers DNA samples and cell lines from the populations that contributed to the International HapMap Consortium and the 1000 Genomes Project Consortium. All of the biospecimens were contributed with consent to broad data release and to their use in a wide range of genetic variation research, including studies that involve large-scale genotyping, sequencing, gene expression, epigenomics and proteomics. The samples include no identifying or clinical information, and are high-quality resources for the study of genetic variation in a range of human populations.

The NHGRI Repository houses biospecimens from 27 of the HapMap and 1000 Genomes Project population samples. The CEPH Utah samples are available through the NIGMS Repository.


NHGRI News

  • Feb 2024

    Potential Ethical Issues Associated with the Creation and Use of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) Lines Derived from NHGRI-Supported Sample Collections

    In recent NHGRI Meeting report, the ethical issues associated with the creation and use of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) Lines derived from NHGRI-supported sample collections was discussed.

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  • Oct 2023

    Studying Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

    In two recent publications, researchers have used data and samples from the 1000 Genomes Project to study arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • Jun 2023

    Studying Cardiovascular Disease

    In two recent publications, researchers have used data and samples from the 1000 Genomes Project to study cardiovascular disease.

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