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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 …
Educational Resources
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 …
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.
… 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 …
Educational Resources
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 …
Educational Resources
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary disease seen most often among people of African ancestry.
… hereditary disease seen most often among people of African ancestry. … Autosome, Birth Defect, Gene, Inherited, … hereditary disease seen most often among people of African ancestry. Caused by mutations in one of the genes that encode …
Educational Resources
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 …
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.
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.
… look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder. … Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory … look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder. For example, prenatal cell-free DNA testing … look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder. … Talking Glossary …
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).
… risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism). Genetic studies often take environmental factors into … as these exposures can increase an individual’s risk of genetic damage or disease. … Environmental factors, as …