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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… in genomic research have led to a wealth of potential clinical applications that can benefit society. However, … Institute (NHGRI) and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) have joined forces to provide a pathway for … science policy or education. Their training programs - the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics and …
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
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LOD stands for "logarithm of the odds." In genetics, the LOD score is a statistical estimate of whether two genes, or a gene and a disease gene, are likely to be located near each other on a chromosome.
… LOD Score … LOD stands for "logarithm of the odds." In genetics, the LOD score is a statistical estimate of whether … together. … LOD stands for "logarithm of the odds." In genetics, the LOD score is a statistical estimate of whether …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, reflects on the twelve years of groundbreaking research by the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) consortium.
… Project Grant Program ( PA-19-056 ). …   Since 2011, the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) … using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care). However, there are many potential barriers to … researchers. …   NHGRI and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) are delighted to announce that the ASHG-NHGRI …
Event
NHGRI hosts a virtual Q&A with science journalist Angela Saini, author of “Superior: The Return of Race Science” on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
… in the way scientists thought about human variation and genetics. At a time when racialized nationalisms are a … Q&A with science journalist Angela Saini: Race, gender and genetics … NHGRI hosts a virtual Q&A with science journalist …
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A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations … association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations …
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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.
… that are changing biological research through to clinical practice ." Over the last two decades, three major … touching on both fundamental biological discoveries and clinical applications. Lastly, he will provide perspective … that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is …
Talking Glossary
Autosomal recessive is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic disorders.
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A retrovirus is a virus that uses RNA as its genetic material.
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The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.