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NHGRI has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the institute’s Intramural Research Program, which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders.
… understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders. NHGRI … of common genomic variants and facilitated the large-scale implementation of genome-wide association studies. He …
About Genomics
RNA sequencing and the detection of RNA modifications have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic and clinical research into human biology and disease.
…     A post shared by Eric Green (@nhgri_director) …  Methods to study RNA are becoming a standard part of the … and cataloging RNA and its modifications. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic … and cataloging RNA and its modifications. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic …
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NIH researchers researchers and collaborators have gained some key insights into the biological inner-workings of regrowing a body, the evolution of aging and a unique method to dispose of aging cells, by studying the genomes of a hermit crab (Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus).
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Fraternal twins are also dizygotic twins.
… twins. … Genes, Twins, Family Health History, Newborn Screening … Fraternal twins (also called dizygotic twins) …
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Dr. James Inglese is an adjunct investigator in NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch.
… James Inglese directs the Assay Development and Screening Technology laboratory within the Division of … of a diversity of chemical substances such as large synthetic compound libraries, existing pharmaceuticals, … Branch. … James Inglese, high-throughput screening, large synthetic compound libraries, pharmaceuticals … Dr. …
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Congenital conditions are those present from birth.
… from birth. … Birth Defects, Genetic Mutation, Newborn Screening, Genetics, Pregnancy … Congenital refers to a …
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Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality.
… Disease, Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Chromsomes, Prenatal Screening … Down syndrome (also called Trisomy 21) is a …
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Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… initiatives focused on newborn and prenatal genetic screening. Currently, Joy focuses on ELSI Research Program … policy, ethical legal and social implications, newborn screening … Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's …
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Genomic variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies.
… Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genomic variation refers …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genetic testing is the use …