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Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
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.
Educational Resources
A locus is the specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome, like a genetic street address.
… of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome, like a genetic street address. … Locus, Allele, DNA Polymorphism, … of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome, like a genetic street address. … Educational Resources …
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
… scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease. … A … complete sets of DNA, or genomes, of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease. Once new genetic associations are identified, researchers can use the …
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.
… dogma of molecular biology is a theory that states that genetic information flows only in one direction, from DNA to … dogma of molecular biology is a theory stating that genetic information flows only in one direction, from DNA, to … dogma of molecular biology is a theory that states that genetic information flows only in one direction, from DNA to …
Healthcare Provider Education Resources
An online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
… collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician … collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician … collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician …
Educational Resources
Gene therapy is an experimental technique for treating disease by altering the patient's genetic material.
… technique for treating disease by altering the patient's genetic material. … Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Gene Mutation, Cancer Treatment, Healthcare …
Educational Resources
Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination that occurs during meiosis (the formation of egg and sperm cells).
… Recombination … Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination that occurs during meiosis (the … of egg and sperm cells). … Homologous Recombination, Genetic Recombination, Genetic Variation, Chromosomes … Homologous recombination is …
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.
… presents an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding … presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding …
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.
… community must consider whether the misappropriation of genetic evidence has played any role in mass casualty events …