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Educational Resources
A first degree relative is a family member who shares about 50 percent of their genes with a particular individual in a family.
… … Family Health History, Genetic Disorders, Ancestry, Healthcare, Genealogy, Genes … A first-degree relative is a …
News Release
In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
Educational Resources
Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders.
… Disorder, Family Health History, Genetic Counselor, Healthcare … Newborn screening is a set of laboratory tests …
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.
… is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations. Thoughtful use by … of people participating in research and to inform some healthcare decisions.  The inaccurate belief that human … factors that may contribute to health and disease. In healthcare, race and ethnicity have been improperly treated …
Event
On March 13-14, 2017, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in partnership with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) hosted a strategic visioning meeting for a proposed GLEE Initiative.
… Society Jim Thomas NIH/NHGRI Ivory Toldson Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network Beth Tuck NIH/NHGRI … organizations, non-profits, government and K-16 education organizations. At the meeting, participants … MD … 9000 Rockville Pike … Building 45 … Genomic Literacy Education and Engagement Strategic Visioning Meeting … On …
Educational Resources
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… GINA, Federal Legislation, Ethics, Genetic Information, Healthcare … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act …
Fact Sheet
With increasing complexity in genomic data, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes.
… learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes. … Fact Sheet … Artificial … learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes. … With increasing … learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes. … Fact Sheet …
News Release
The newly launched Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) consortium to include 30 U.S. sites.
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… your doctor or clinical trial team. … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle … you to use these educational materials to talk with your healthcare provider or a clinical trial team. … Eligibility criteria may …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… Resources for the interested public, educators, and healthcare providers are also included. Educational Videos … pgEd This lesson plan database from the Personal Genetics Education Project (pgEd) includes interactive lessons for … including biology, health, social studies, law, physical education and psychology. All contain background reading for …