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Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… genome contains many important clues about you—from your ancestry to the way your body responds to diseases, … among learners in different communities. … The Glossary of Genetic Terms contains 100s of definitions and colorful …
Fact Sheet
Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a patient's genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… on data obtained from people with predominantly European ancestry. This means that pharmacogenomic tests may miss … with non-European ancestries. Including persons of diverse genetic ancestries in the development of future …
Fact Sheet
Genomic research has been central to understanding and combating the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic.
… PCR tests use primers that match a segment of the virus’s genetic material. This allows many copies of that material to … not contain any virus or that there is too little viral genetic material in the sample to be detected. … How does … dyes to the PCR process to measure the amount of genetic material in a sample. In this instance, healthcare …
Fact Sheet
A fact sheet detailing how the project began and how it shaped the future of research and technology.
… majority of the sequence came from one person of blended ancestry. Specifically, 70 percent of the original reference … a combination of 19 other individuals of mostly European ancestry. … How did the Human Genome Project affect …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… clinical applications or other uses. This page summarizes genetic and genomic privacy in these domains, along with … the specific laws and policies that protect the privacy of genetic and genomic information. In the United States, the … and can provide information regarding a person’s genetic ancestry or possible genetic risk for certain health …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… The scope of practice for nurse practitioners related to genetic and genomic care includes but is not limited to the … care plans based on precision health principles.   Order genetic tests and provide pre- and post-test counseling.   … Consumers often pursue DTC testing to learn more about ancestry, but results may also include genetic variants …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… tests for variants in  ABCB1  listed in the  NIH's Genetic Test Registry , with suggestions that you be tested … in  CYP2C19  are also more common in those with Asian ancestry. Although testing for variants in this gene is also … Is Pharmacogenomics? MyResults.org - Information About Genetic Test Results, and What They Can Tell You About Your …
News Release
April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
… and Medicine report about the use of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in biomedical and genomics research. Panelists will …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… Center Take the taste test in this activity to learn about genetic variation in tasting ability and how you compare to … Share seven lesson plans with students exploring genetic and genomic concepts connecting the ban of certain … analogies describing the genome, genetic testing and ancestry, the impact of genomic medicine on patients, and a …
Outreach
Five pieces from the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition are now on display at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD.
… the complexities of the genome — the complete set of genetic or hereditary material of a living organism — and … advances. A Spectrum of Perspectives: Native Peoples and Genetic Research This symposium was co-hosted by the National … History - Improve Your Health A demonstration of how your ancestry, family culture, and lifestyle choices can influence …