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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 …
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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 …
Outreach
Frequently asked questions about National DNA Day - a unique day when students, teachers, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics.
… Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), both have online databases … area: ASHG Genetics Education Outreach Network NSGC Find a Genetic Counselor Database  (Select "Student Content …
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An inherited trait is one that is genetically determined.
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Insertion is a type of mutation involving the addition of genetic material.
… Insertion is a type of mutation involving the addition of genetic material. … DNA Sequence, Base Pairs, Genetic Mutation … An insertion, as related to genomics, is a …
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Personalized medicine is an emerging practice of medicine that uses an individual's genetic profile to guide decisions made in regard to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
… an emerging practice of medicine that uses an individual's genetic profile to guide decisions made in regard to the … and treatment of disease. … Human Genome Project, Genetic Counseling, Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), Pedigree, Pharmacogenomics, Genetic Variation, Gene … Personalized medicine is an …
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Homozygous is a genetic condition where an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents.
… Homozygous … Homozygous is a genetic condition where an individual inherits the same … for a particular gene from both parents. … Homologous, Genetic Mutation, Chromosomes, DNA Sequence … Homozygous, as …
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A knockout typically refers to an organism that has been genetically engineered to lack one or more specific genes.
… to lack one or more specific genes. … Knockout Mouse, Genetic Engineering, Gene, Laboratory Experiment … A knockout, as related to genomics, refers to the use of genetic engineering to inactivate or remove one or more …