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HGNC is pleased to announce that our latest NAR database paper is now live - see doi.org/10.1093/nar/... for HGNC updates and an introduction to the PGNC project
Genenames.org: the HGNC and PGNC resources in 2026
Abstract. The HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC), based at the University of Cambridge, approves unique symbols and descriptive names for human genes.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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For all the latest HGNC news, including a new way to cite HGNC and PGNC code, please read our Autumn newsletter blog.genenames.org/hgnc/2025/10...
Autumn newsletter 2025
Thanks to our SAB We would like to thank the members of our Scientific Advisory Board for attending our annual meeting; this time the meeting was virtual but we are looking forward to an in person mee...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Elspeth is presenting a poster (2039F) on our gene groups at the #ASHG25 in Boston between 2.30pm and 4.30pm EDT today so please drop by and say hello!
October 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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We’re pleased to announce the rename of C18ORF21 to RMP24, see our collaborative publication: Composition and RNA binding specificity of metazoan RNase MRP (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40867056/)
Composition and RNA binding specificity of metazoan RNase MRP - PubMed
Ribonuclease (RNase) MRP is a conserved RNA-based enzyme best known for its essential role in the maturation of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in eukaryotes. However, the composition and RNA substrate…
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August 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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For all the latest HGNC news, including the launch of our new plant genenames website, please see
Spring newsletter 2025
Welcome to James We are delighted to introduce our new programmer, James McClay, who joined the team in March of this year. James is originally from Devon (UK) and has a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics…
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May 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Elspeth, the HGNC PI, is pleased to have joined the journal GENETICS as a new Associate Editor
GENETICS welcomes Elspeth Bruford as Associate Editor
A new Associate Editor is joining GENETICS in the Computational Resources, Software, and Databases section. We’re excited to welcome Elspeth Bruford to the editorial team.
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April 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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For all the latest HGNC updates, and to find out which gene makes cats ginger, please read our Winter newsletter
Winter newsletter 2025
Spotlight on lncRNAs One of the current key aims for the HGNC is naming long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) genes and in this newsletter we would like to highlight some of the lncRNA genes that we have…
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February 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The HGNC would like to wish a HAPP KRAS MAS2 EVER1 !!!! 😉 🎅 🎄
December 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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Join our team! HGNC are looking for a developer to join us and assist in developing webtools, websites and databases related to gene naming. Closing date for applications is 2nd February 2025, please see more at
Technical Specialist (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Technical Specialist (Fixed Term) in the Department of Haematology at the University of Cambridge.
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December 11, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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We are delighted to announce that HGNC is funded for the next 5 years. Read our Autumn newsletter (blog.genenames.org/hgnc/2024/10...) to find out more! #genes #genenames
Autumn newsletter 2024
HGNC is funded for another 5 years! We have had a testing time in the last year, as anyone who follows the HGNC will be aware and have been reliant on bridge funding. We are therefore delighted to ann...
blog.genenames.org
November 22, 2024 at 2:37 PM