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Talking Glossary
A polygenic risk score (abbreviated PRS) uses genomic information alone to assess a person’s chances of having or developing a particular medical condition.
… … A polygenic risk score (abbreviated PRS) uses genomic information alone to assess a person’s chances of having or … … A polygenic risk score (abbreviated PRS) uses genomic information alone to assess a person’s chances of having or … … A polygenic risk score (abbreviated PRS) uses genomic information alone to assess a person’s chances of having or …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
… (AI). Dr. Ewan Birney will provide a brief tour of this technology development, using examples from the European …
Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… of living things have changed over time. As DNA sequencing technology becomes more powerful and less expensive, … Genomics, Genome Sequences, DNA Sequence, DNA Sequencing Technology … Comparative genomics is a field of biological …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.  Estimates predict that … sequence DNA has far outpaced our ability to decipher the information it contains, so genomic data science will be a … carries with it a set of ethical responsibilities, as information about a person's genome sequence is associated …
Educational Resources
Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
… a genetic disease. … Genetic Discrimination, GINA, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, DNA, Healthcare … Genetic … disorder. Genetic discrimination can involve such genomic information being used against individuals in a variety of …
About NHGRI
A brochure providing background information about the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as an organization in an easy-to-read format.
… … A Look Inside … Formats … NHGRI Brochure … Background information about the National Human Genome Research … an easy-to-read format. … A brochure providing background information about the National Human Genome Research …
News Release
Virtual reality is a rapidly expanding area of tech and gaming and important in medicine and health.
… Victor Cid, M.S., senior computer scientist, Disaster Information Management Research Center at NLM; John Ostuni, … helpful in other mobility disorders and the equity of VR technology across geographic locations. Here, we recap the … provide both, the doctor and the patient, with additional information/visualization tools that can enhance the remote …
For Health Professionals
The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of genomics-informed healthcare by facilitating interactions among the key stakeholders in genomics education.
… PowerPoint Downloads  ISCC-PEG Information PPT Slide  (For use in member presentations) … Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting 2021  For more information on the ISCC-PEG and its mission, refer to … . Questions: ISCC-NHGRI@nih.gov . ISCC-PEG Members submit information to the Compendium to describe their genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… diversions. First, anticipating interest in COVID-19 information, one of the stories below describes some useful information sources about the virus and some specific … research training grant Novel synthetic nucleic acid technology development – R43/R44 , R21 and R01 NHGRI …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… of Immunology in Delhi, and the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi. It was valuable to learn about India’s … novel and innovative genomic research projects. Additional information can be found in the recently issued Notice … risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic …