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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.
… In July 2013, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics issued a recommendation that people who have their … NHGRI.   Secondary findings are not unique to clinical genomics. People can also receive secondary findings from … said Leslie Biesecker, M.D., chief of the NHGRI’s Clinical Genomics Section. "Our research program measures how …
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NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
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Dr. Hanchard talks about his journey into genetics research, his collaborations with international researchers, and the importance of determination in science.
… Health Research and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the Intramural Research Program of … research program that uses human genetics and genomics to understand conditions such as malnutrition, … collaborative international group that aims to study the genomics and environmental contributors of diseases in …
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Researchers explored patients', parents' and physicians' perspectives on the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to reverse sickle cell disease.
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NHGRI researchers have discovered that Mediterranean populations may be more susceptible to an autoinflammatory disease because of evolutionary pressure to survive the bubonic plague.
… and Skin Diseases and the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.   Your browser does not support … NHGRI's Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch. "The mutant pyrin may be protecting them … Ph.D., staff scientist in the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health at NHGRI. Researchers were struck …
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A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people of West African ancestry.
… and chief scientific officer of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health at NIH’s National Human Genome … diverse populations around the globe when studying the genomics of human disease so that genomic medicine can …
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On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.
… Hall 3:00 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. Genetic Counseling, ELSI, Education, and Health Services Research Quantification of … and Health Services Research Improving Community Based Genomics Research in Black Populations: A Review of Lessons … p.m. Omics Technologies Aunified computing environment for genomics data storage, management, and analysis: NHGRI …
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The finding marks a new effort in conserving an ancient dog breed, with potential to inform human vocalization processes.
… in PNAS , researchers used conservation biology and genomics to discover that the New Guinea singing dog, thought … because of NHGRI's commitment to promoting comparative genomics, which allows researchers to compare the genome … singing dogs in greater detail to learn more about the genomics underlying vocalization (a field that, to date, …
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Dr. Andy Baxevanis has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
… Ph.D., a senior scientist leading the Computational Genomics Unit at the National Human Genome Research Institute … the Advancement of Science (AAAS). … Advancing Comparative Genomics Dr. Baxevanis was recognized for his distinguished contributions to the field of comparative genomics, particularly for using computational approaches to …
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On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.  The conference will … look at what is shaping the future of genetics and genomics in medicine and will offer a variety of engaging and … research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine. … On March 12-16, 2024, …