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Outreach
Frequently asked questions about National DNA Day - a unique day when students, teachers, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics.
… between February and April of each year.  How to have a genetics professional at your event: NHGRI's National DNA Day partners, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and National Society of Genetic Counselors … both have online databases available to reach out to genetics professionals interested in participating in …
Educational Resources
An inherited trait is one that is genetically determined.
… is genetically determined. … Inherited Trait, Mendelian Genetics, Genes, Family Health History, Genealogy … Inherited, as related to genetics, refers to a trait or variants encoded in DNA and … Inheritance is determined by the rules of Mendelian genetics. … Educational Resources …
Educational Resources
Insertion is a type of mutation involving the addition of genetic material.
Educational Resources
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.
Educational Resources
Homozygous is a genetic condition where an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents.
… Chromosomes, DNA Sequence … Homozygous, as related to genetics, refers to having inherited the same versions …
Educational Resources
A knockout typically refers to an organism that has been genetically engineered to lack one or more specific genes.
Media Advisory
NHGRI will host a two-day symposium addressing historical and present-day constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the history and lived experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics.
… of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics. The event is free and open to the public. Follow … of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics. The event is free and open to the public. Follow … of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics. … Media Advisory …
Talking Glossary
Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder.
Talking Glossary
Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as pesticides or industrial waste) where we live or work, behaviors (such as smoking or poor diet) that can increase an individual’s risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism).
… Factors … Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as … (such as racism). … Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as … damage or disease. … Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as …
Educational Resources
A syndrome is a collection of recognizable traits or abnormalities that tend to occur together and are associated with a specific disease.
… Testing, Genetic Disease … A syndrome, as related to genetics, is a group of traits or conditions that tend to …