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Researchers find that more than 80 percent of mouse genes had variations in the nearby regulatory DNA that affects gene activity.
… and heart disease usually stem from a complicated mix of genetics and lifestyle. While changes in many genes … gene activity. … To paint a clearer picture of how such variation affects gene activity, Fernando Pardo Manuel de … Jeffrey Struewing, M.D., program director, Division of Genomic Medicine, NHGRI; Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, Ph.D., …
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Structural variation refers to differences between genomes involving larger segments of DNA.
… Structural Variation … Structural variation refers to differences between genomes involving larger segments of DNA. … Structural variation refers to differences between genomes involving larger segments of DNA. Genomic variants that involve differences of at least 50 …
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Frequently Asked Questions for IGVF RFAs: RFA-HG-20-043, RFA-HG-20-044, RFA-HG-20-045, RFA-HG-20-046, RFA-HG-20-047
… from initial ideas to detailed specific aims. A summary of ideas or preferably a draft of specific aims would be a … but must be justified by potential to learn about the impact of genomic variation on networks substantially beyond what could …
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NHGRI's ELSI Research Program hosted two webinars on the needs and resources to increase the reach, impact and transparency of ELSI research.
… Following the 2017 ELSI Congress and entering a new phase of strategic planning for the National Human Genome Research … two webinars to gather ideas from the research community on needs and resources to increase the reach, impact and transparency of ELSI research. The webinars …
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Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease.
… studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a … reference human genome sequence, a map of human genetic variation and a set of new technologies that can quickly and … that contribute to the onset of a disease. … The impact on medical care from genome-wide association studies …
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A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… Studies, GWAS, DNA, Genome, Gene Expression, Gene Variation, Personalized Medicine, Gene Variant … A … (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a … trait. The method involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a … DNA Double Helix … What are the benefits for my health? … Impact on Society … Featured Content … What does my genome …
Educational Resources
Teaching tools to present the foundations of genomics to students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives.
… with a rich history and an exciting future. Take advantage of our ready-made teaching tools to present the foundations to your students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives. … Genomics Teaching Tools … of genomics to your students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives. … Genomics Education, …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… on genomics, inform and share perspectives, and impact the focus of research. … The Partnership for Community Outreach and … diverse populations to engage communities around genomic science, to inform and share perspectives about …
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Fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in obesity were less likely to take steps to improve health habits
… Mjoseth … Everyone has bad days, whether it's the result of a traffic accident, a missed phone call or a rusty nail … Virtual Environment Test Unit. Because of this profound impact, she wanted to determine how to communicate … of a virtual physician delivering information about the genomic or behavioral underpinnings of weight and answered …