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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
Educational Resources
Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder.
… that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder. … Gene, Gene Environment Interaction, … individual will be affected by a particular heritable or genetic disorder. Both a person’s genome and environmental … An individual’s risk may be higher because they inherit a genetic variant (or allele) in one gene or a combination of …
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
… ancestral background and social identity. … Trait, Genetic Variation … Race is a social construct used to group … background and social identity. … Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms …
News Release
On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), … and her work on GINA helped to create protections against genetic discrimination with health insurance and employment. … allow patients and research participants to undergo genetic and genomic testing without fear that their results …
Educational Resources
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.
… other on a chromosome. … Family Health History, Genealogy, Genetic Disease … An LOD (short for “logarithm of the odds”) …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… of such DTC genomic testing is for revealing family ancestry or genealogy [see Human Origins and Ancestry ]. For … out that family members who they previously thought were genetic relatives were actually not biologically related to … the information from the test? Will you want to speak to a genetic counselor or a healthcare provider about the test …
News Release
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases. … Genome-Wide … approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases. … Educational …
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.
… Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetic and NHGRI In 2019, journalist Angela Saini released …
Event
On November 5-9, 2024, 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. The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics.
… Medical, Lay Language, and Self-Reported Descriptions of Genetic Conditions 1069T Brian N Lee Understanding ableism in abstracts for genetic and genomic autism research 6044T Dayo Shittu Genetic … islet cell depletion exacerbated in individuals of African ancestry with Type 2 diabetes 5169F Tam Tran Efficient large …