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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
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- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium1
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A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… powerful animal model for research into human cancer. … A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is … mutation occurs and whether there is an environmental or genetic cause," Dr. Parker said. Many human and canine … out new cancer detection and treatment strategies … A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is …
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Genomicists and clinicians are beginning to offer patients genetic testing for a list of treatable diseases apart from the one that brought them into the clinic.
… understand their treatment options. "Most people seek out genetic testing because they know of a strong family history … for a certain disease," said Katie Lewis, Sc.M., CGC, a genetic counselor in the program. "But for those individuals … she thought it would be a fun way for him to find out his ancestry. Her father took the test, and his results revealed …
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The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… to make important life and health decisions, as well as ancestry and race. To recruit survey takers, NHGRI is using …
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The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers celebrating genetics and genomics research.
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Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that explain miscarriage and abnormalities during pregnancy.
… prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that may explain miscarriage and … Women often request noninvasive screening tests to detect genetic conditions. These tests, however, typically focus … reduce false-positive results for Down syndrome and other genetic conditions," said Diana W. Bianchi, M.D., senior …
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New research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
… in Nature , provide a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes … research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes … research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes …
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… presents an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding … presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding …
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NIH researchers have identified a treatment that significantly decreases the risk of stroke in children with a rare genetic disease called Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type 2 (DADA2).
… decreases the risk of stroke  in children with a rare genetic disease called DADA2 (deficiency of adenosine … decreases the risk of stroke in children with a rare genetic disease called Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type … decreases the risk of stroke in children with a rare genetic disease called Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type …
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NHGRI researchers seek help from people with Sickle Cell Disease to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms.
… by SCD to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms. They hope to … Disease to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms. ​ … Sickle … Disease to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms. … News Release …
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On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse.
… community must consider whether the misappropriation of genetic evidence has played any role in mass casualty events …