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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 …
Educational Resources
A syndrome is a collection of recognizable traits or abnormalities that tend to occur together and are associated with a specific disease.
… associated with a specific disease. … Fragile X Syndrome, Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Disease … A syndrome, as related to genetics, is a …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
Educational Resources
Genomic variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies.
… variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … …
Educational Resources
Identical twins are also known as monozygotic twins.
… known as monozygotic twins. … Identical Twins, Genetics, Genetic Variation … Identical twins (also called monozygotic …
Educational Resources
A mouse model is a laboratory mouse used to study some aspect of human physiology or disease.
… physiology or disease. … Mouse Model, Knockout Mouse, Genetic Engineering, Laboratory Experiment, Genetic Disease … A mouse model is a laboratory mouse used to … specific human diseases using selective breeding and genetic engineering. … Educational Resources …
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.
Educational Resources
Teaching tools to present the foundations of genomics to students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives.