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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.
… and different forms of malnutrition, teasing apart the genetic contributions of these conditions. He also has projects studying how genetic heterogeneity influences the variable response to …
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NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
… NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences … locations that together explain a much larger part of the genetic differences in people’s blood pressure. Knowing a … locations that together explain a much larger part of the genetic differences in people’s blood pressure. Knowing a …
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In an article published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018.
… as the terminology and concepts used to study human genetic variation continue to shift.” The researchers note …
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Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans
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.
… (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana … African countries, where many African Americans derive genetic ancestry . Studying how these genomic variants … effects of these high risk APOL1 variants. Knowing your genetic risk for a disease, such as kidney disease, can help …
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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 … those who do take action and those who do not can help genetic counselors target their efforts to assist an …
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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means to be American Indian.
… at NHGRI question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means … to Alaska in July of 2018 to give a talk on ethics and genetic ancestry tests, researchers and community members … Their latest research focuses on direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic ancestry kits. People who are interested in their …
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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 …
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NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
… on the development of new therapies for patients with genetic disorders. … The National Human Genome Research … he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism. “Dr. Venditti has … to patients. The Metabolic Medicine Branch focuses on genetic conditions that affect the body’s metabolism. These …
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NHGRI has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the institute’s Intramural Research Program, which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders.
… Sarah A. Bates, M.S. … Genetic epidemiologist and genomics researcher to lead … and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders. NHGRI is part of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Rotimi is a leading genetic epidemiologist and genomics researcher with expertise …
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Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… sophisticated technologies to diagnose, monitor and treat genetic conditions. Artificial intelligence tools , which … , find disease-causing genomic variants and identify genetic disorders by examining people’s faces . Researchers … compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how …