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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 …
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.
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 …
Talking Glossary
Autosomal recessive is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic disorders.
… is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic disorders. … Autosomal recessive is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic disorders. “Autosomal” means that the gene in … Sickle cell anemia is an example of an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. … Autosomal recessive is a pattern of …
Educational Resources
A retrovirus is a virus that uses RNA as its genetic material.
… Retrovirus … A retrovirus is a virus that uses RNA as its genetic material. … Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome … of cancer. … A retrovirus is a virus that uses RNA as its genetic material. … Educational Resources …
Educational Resources
The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.
… Genome … The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell. … Genome, Genomics, DNA … develop and function.  … The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell. … Educational Resources …
Educational Resources
Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within the cell nucleus.
… structure of chromosomes is known to be altered in certain genetic diseases. … Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics …
Educational Resources
X-linked, as related to genetics, refers to characteristics or traits that are influenced by genes on the X chromosome.
Outreach
The USA Science and Engineering Festival is an opportunity to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities.
… DNA from strawberries using everyday household items.      Genetic Trait Tree Do you have a hitchhiker’s thumb?  Do you … traits compares with family members and friends. Go to the Genetic Trait Tree .   The CRISPR Corner Are you familiar … of certain CRISPR-Cas9 applications.   Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms Take a tour of the Talking Glossary of Genetic
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 Predisposition Factors for Systemic Lupus …