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News Release
Mothers may be able to reduce guilt over their children's inherited obesity guilt by being more careful in the future about their children's diet.
… information about their child's obesity risk. Seventy-three of the women were told only about the influence of … a second study, Drs. Persky and Street reported that plain talk about genomic influences can lessen patients' suspicion …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… current use. This explainer discusses and differentiates three common population descriptors — race, ethnicity and … and addressing inequities or racism. … Imagine three different studies that look at severity of heart disease among people living in three different regions of the United States. “Race” is one …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project utilizes a deliberative stakeholder-engagement approach to develop patient educational materials for sickle cell disease gene therapy.
… We encourage you to use these educational materials to talk with your healthcare provider or a clinical trial team. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… NHGRI Strategic Vision as an aspirational theme for their talk, highlighting their own research in the context of that … 2020 selection from the Tribeca Film Festival spotlights three female researchers who are reshaping the culture of … Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff came to the NIH to talk with researchers and to receive second doses of the …
News Release
NIH leaders are calling for the scientific community to develop a consensus on the appropriate use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research.
… contentious conversation about how science and society talk about human variation. Recognizing disparities …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… of two years, the selected fellow will participate in three different rotations in the following areas: NHGRI … about the program? CV or resume Contact information for three professional references … Strong candidates will be …
Educational Resource
A step-by-step printable guide for folding a transfer RNA (tRNA) paper model.
… growing protein molecule. The mRNA is read out in sets of three letters called codons, and each codon corresponds to a …