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DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation.
… investigations, other forensic purposes and paternity testing. In these situations, one aims to “match” two DNA …
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.
… medical, social and ethical decisions surrounding genetic testing. Provide support and information to help a person make a decision about testing. Interpret the results of genetic tests and medical … a genetic counselor or genetic nurse may help you with testing decisions and support issues, a medical geneticist …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… privacy; communication about prenatal and newborn genomic testing results; and the impact of genomics in American … in Salt Lake City are expanding on research on prenatal testing already supported by NHGRI. A grant for $3,881,732 … and Social Implications Research, CEER, prenatal genomic testing, newborn genomic testing, Joy Boyer, Lawarence Brody …
News Release
Most pregnant women want recommendations from their doctors when deciding which information to receive from prenatal whole genome sequencing.
… consider having an abortion regardless of what the testing indicated. Women who identified as Hispanic or Latina … whole genome sequencing. … non-invasive prenatal testing, Benjamin E. Berkman, genetic counseling … Most …
Educational Resources
A syndrome is a collection of recognizable traits or abnormalities that tend to occur together and are associated with a specific disease.
… disease. … Fragile X Syndrome, Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Disease … A syndrome, as related to …
Social Media
NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" series to share our genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions.
… … Reddit, Ask Me Anything, AMA, CRISPR, Genetic Testing … NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… and other partners. … family health history, genetic testing, ancestry, CDC , Surgeon General … My Family Health …
Outreach
15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.
… Genomics Impact On Society, Cancer Genomics, Genomic Testing, Enhanced Forensics, Genome Editing, Prenatal Genetic Testing, Rare Genetic Diseases … 15 examples of how genomics …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… needs, ranging from clients seeking disease susceptibility testing to those wanting to know if a therapeutic treatment … information about risks but also the consequences of testing and the potential for therapeutic intervention. These … the Greater Baltimore and Washington, DC metropolitan area. Program coordination is provided by Ellie Younger at …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… or family. … Genetic Counseling, Healthcare, Prenatal Testing, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Health …