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Fact Sheet
With increasing complexity in genomic data, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes.
… with facial analysis AI programs to accurately identify genetic disorders . Using machine learning techniques to …
Fact Sheet
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
… target for the immune system to recognize and attack. The genetic sequence is then optimized for the vaccine based on …
Policy Issues
El uso de seres humanos en las investigaciones biomédicas, clínicas y socioconductuales puede ofrecer entendimiento y descubrimientos que no pudieran obtenerse de ninguna otra manera.
… La Ley Antidiscriminatoria sobre Información Genética ( Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act , GINA) les prohíbe …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… for all populations.   … Every human has some baseline genetic risk of developing a given disease. Extensive …
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.   … may also request consultation from, or refer patients to, genetic specialists for further workup and management, …
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 … health in the classroom. … Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms Browse through nearly 250 terms explained in an …
News Release
DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion.
… that genetics can 'skip' a generation, or multiple? Katz:  Genetic conditions show many different inheritance patterns, … conditions, an affected person can pass on the causative genetic variant to his or her child, but the child does not … are many more! In your opinion, what is the most important genetic research that needs to take place? What areas of …
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.
… family history to assist with early screening detection of genetic conditions or health habits that may affect a … family history to identify risk for heritable genetic conditions.   Understand the genomic basis for … risk for morbidity and mortality based upon identified genetic conditions.   Identify risk for asymptomatic …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… out that family members who they previously thought were genetic relatives were actually  not biologically related  to … the information from the test? Will you want to speak to a genetic counselor or a healthcare provider about the test … Resources: What You Need to Know about Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing NIH Genetics Home Reference - What is …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… DNA in its natural form cannot be patented. … The earliest genetic patents were issued in 1982, following the U.S. … the profit from their investment. Patents issued for genetic technologies such as new methods of DNA sequencing … extremely valuable to those developing products based on genetic discoveries. However, when patents limit the use of …