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EDUCATION
The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Loading... … Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms … The Talking Glossary features … by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … The Talking Glossary … by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … EDUCATION …
Human Genome Project
Video testimonials from prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Human Genome Project 30th Anniversary Video Selfie … Testimonials … October 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. Prominent members of the …
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.
… 14, 2024, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m MTCC-718 Phenome-wide Studies of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics Session A March 14, 2024, 4:15 – … and Implementation of the Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics Updated Core Competencies for …
Event
On January 11, 2021, NHGRI and The George Washington University organized an interactive webinar.
… On January 11, 2021, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and George Washington … University hosted an interactive webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 in the Context of Society and Biology. The webinar addressed the following …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
… people and groups through genetics and the scientific laws of inheritance. Eugenicists used an incorrect and prejudiced … idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as “unfit,” … in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement. … Additional Resources … …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… was the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific … and values of NHGRI. … Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project gave us the ability to read nature's … and address the implications for individuals and society of mapping and sequencing the human genome. 1990 …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… Steven Benowitz … Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied … their team reported their findings March 20, 2014 in PLoS Genetics. The investigators were supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genomics and …
News Release
Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that explain miscarriage and abnormalities during pregnancy.
… … Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that may … to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. Because of the way data … of the study and head of the division of reproductive genetics at Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, part of …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system. … Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal … in children, that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system. Tay-Sachs is caused by the absence of … Disease NINDS: Tay-Sachs Disease Information Page Genetics Home Reference: Tay-Sachs disease GARD: Tay-Sachs …
Talking Glossary
GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
… engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism. … GMO (short for “genetically modified … engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism. Genes can be introduced, enhanced or deleted … GMOs may be used for a variety of purposes, such as making human insulin, producing fermented beverages and developing …