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Dr. Hanchard talks about his journey into genetics research, his collaborations with international researchers, and the importance of determination in science.
… Hanchard studies are more common in individuals of African ancestry. In fact, diversity is at the core of his research … potential to improve the healthcare of those with African ancestry, but also helps researchers understand how the human …
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The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 11th annual meeting online on February 16, 2022.
… L, Wilbur WJ, Lu Z, Brody LC, Bonham VL. Evolving use of ancestry, ethnicity, and race in genetics research-A survey …
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Dr. Elisabeth F. Heuston is a molecular biology and bioinformatics Staff Scientist with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… of complex traits among populations of African ancestry. Using her multidisciplinary background, she aims to …
News Release
Genomicists and clinicians are beginning to offer patients genetic testing for a list of treatable diseases apart from the one that brought them into the clinic.
… she thought it would be a fun way for him to find out his ancestry. Her father took the test, and his results revealed a high percentage of Jewish ancestry. Surprised by these results, Morris also decided to take an ancestry test, which verified that she was a quarter Jewish. …
Research at NHGRI
A list of publications led by or in collaboration with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… polygenic prediction for kidney function in persons with ancestry from Africa and the Americas. Cell Genom . … C, AMP-T2D-GENES Consortium, Li Y, Hanover JA, Simonds WF. Ancestry-specific high-risk gene variant profiling unmasks … TO, Adeyemo A , Rotimi C . Genes, environment, and African ancestry in cardiometabolic disorders. Trends Endocrinol …
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A team from the NIH has surmounted a major obstacle to testing potential drug therapies for a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease.
… people, but is more common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. There are three types of the disease: Type 1 causes …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI center focused on computationally intensive approaches to analyze large-scale genomic data and identifying genetic contributions to human disease.
… biomolecular processes, animal development, fertility, ancestry, infectious disease, agriculture, bioconservation, …
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On its 15th anniversary, National DNA Day and NHGRI shared its genomics expertise to explain the importance of genomics in our everyday lives.
… little else to go on from a family history standpoint, ancestry and health-wise. But even people who aren't adopted … from their genetics. This includes people with mixed ancestry as well as people from small or estranged families …
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Dr. Ayo Doumatey is a Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… and obesity-related traits in populations of African ancestry. One of her research interests is to understand the … et al. Genome-wide association study identifies African-ancestry specific variants for metabolic syndrome. Mol Genet …
News Release
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… Dean of Social Science at Columbia University on genes, ancestry and identity; Wylie Burke , Professor of Bioethics …