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Talking Glossary
Dominant, as related to genetics, refers to the relationship between an observed trait and the two inherited versions of a gene related to that trait.
… Dominant Traits and Alleles … Dominant, as related to genetics, refers to the relationship between an observed … of a gene related to that trait. … Dominant, as related to genetics, refers to the relationship between an observed … be present to express the trait. … Dominant, as related to genetics, refers to the relationship between an observed …
Educational Resources
A locus is the specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome, like a genetic street address.
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
Talking Glossary
The central dogma of molecular biology is a theory that states that genetic information flows only in one direction, from DNA to RNA to protein.
Healthcare Provider Education Resources
An online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
Educational Resources
Gene therapy is an experimental technique for treating disease by altering the patient's genetic material.
Educational Resources
Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination that occurs during meiosis (the formation of egg and sperm cells).
Event
The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… Rick Kittles and Vence Bonham on how new findings in genetics tear down old ideas about race, grapple with ​the …
Event
On October 25-29, 2022, 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.
… Hall 3:00 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. Evolutionary and Population Genetics Newfoundland and Labrador: A mosaic founder … South Exhibit Hall 3:00 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Local Ancestry at the MHC … South Exhibit Hall 3:00 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Developing an African …
Media Advisory
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.
… host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations … understand complex social behavior. Panelists will discuss genetics and genomics studies that may be stigmatizing as … how the history of scientific racism and eugenics in genetics and genomics may limited the scientific community’s …