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30 Oral Histories
For the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, the History of Genomics Program is featuring 30 oral histories from 30 key people working in genomics, as part of its broader efforts to capture people’s personal perspectives on history.
… For the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, the History of Genomics Program is featuring 30 oral histories … efforts to capture people’s personal perspectives on history. … For the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, the History of Genomics Program is featuring 30 oral histories …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome. Health disparities -- the negative health outcomes that impact certain groups of people - and … Health disparities, including shorter life expectancy and …
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.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will host a two-day symposium addressing historical and present-day … of disability and ableism, with a focus on the history and lived experiences of people with disabilities in … and author of “Hearing Happiness: Deafness Cures in History” Michael Rembis, director of the Center for …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your overall health and quality of life.
… and your support systems make choices about your physical health, while thinking about the impact on your mental health and psychological well-being. These are some … and attitudes can have a strong impact on your physical health. Because of this, it’s important to care for your …
Educational Resources
Diploid is a cell or organism that has paired chromosomes, one from each parent.
… Chromosomes, Genetics, Family Health History …
For Patients and Families
Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… Genetic professionals work as members of health care teams providing information and support to … Genetics professionals are health care professionals with specialized degrees and … Assess the risk of a genetic disorder by researching a family's history, evaluating medical records, and conducting …
Event
NHGRI's History of Genomics Program will host a one-day conference to explore and celebrate the work of David Depew on July 29, 2021.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) History of Genomics Program will host a one-day conference, From the “Baldwin Effect” to Genes of Small … affirming that philosophy of biology without the history of biology cannot address fundamental questions about …
News Release
NHGRI, NMNH and the NIH Foundation will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally.
… (NHGRI), the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally. … the coming decade and aspects of its relevance for global health. The symposium will include an afternoon and an …
Educational Resources
LOD stands for "logarithm of the odds." In genetics, the LOD score is a statistical estimate of whether two genes, or a gene and a disease gene, are likely to be located near each other on a chromosome.
… Family Health History, Genealogy, Genetic Disease …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has announced plans to establish a new precision health research program within its Division of Intramural Research.
… on growing availability of large-scale genomic and health record data worldwide to advance the science of precision health. … (NHGRI) has announced plans to establish a new precision health research program within its Division of Intramural … in terms of discoveries about the genetic basis of health and disease,” said NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., …