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FAQ
On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs: RFA-HG-24-021, RFA-HG-24-022, and RFA-HG-24-023. These FAQs contain questions answered during that webinar.
… reporting of secondary findings not included in the screening protocol at the end of the study as consistent with … the services will be offered also in Spanish? Offering screening in Spanish is a possibility to be discussed by the … to all three elements (a, b, and c) to participate in the screening, or is it possible for them to proceed with testing …
News Release
Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that explain miscarriage and abnormalities during pregnancy.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic … false-positive results. … Women often request noninvasive screening tests to detect genetic conditions. These tests, … uncovers rare disorders … Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic …
… Genetic Screening … Genetic screening is the process of testing a population for a …
Educational Resources
Non-directiveness refers to the nature of the genetic counseling process.
… to the nature of the genetic counseling process. … Carrier Screening, Birth Defect, Genetic Screening, Genetic Testing, Family Health History, Newborn Screening, Genetic Counseling … … Non-directiveness …
For Patients and Families
Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
… gene changes that could be passed on to children Screen newborn babies for certain treatable conditions Genetic test … to help identify fetuses that have certain diseases. Newborn screening is used to test babies one or two days after birth …
Educational Resources
Fraternal twins are also dizygotic twins.
… dizygotic twins. … Genes, Twins, Family Health History, Newborn Screening … Fraternal twins (also called dizygotic twins) …
Educational Resources
Congenital conditions are those present from birth.
… present from birth. … Birth Defects, Genetic Mutation, Newborn Screening, Genetics, Pregnancy … Congenital refers to a …
Staff
Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… and programs, particularly initiatives focused on newborn and prenatal genetic screening. Currently, Joy focuses on ELSI Research Program … social policy, ethical legal and social implications, newborn screening … Joy Boyer was a program director in …
Educational Resources
Genomic variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies.
… … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genomic variation refers …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genetic testing is the use …