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Homozygous is a genetic condition where an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents.
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
… … Assessment of visual attention in evaluation of genetic conditions PI: Benjamin Solomon, M.D. Medical Genomics … Section, SBRB, NHGRI … … The ISP was one of the first behavioral science labs of its kind integrating VR tools with … of how VR can enhance research in health psychology, behavioral medicine, and genomics Review of behavioral …
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In a study published in the journal Science, collaborators at NHGRI, the National University of Ireland, Galway, and the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at the University of Florida, Augustine, reported that activation of the gene Tfap2 in adult stem cells in Hydractinia can turn those cells into germ cells in a cycle that can repeat endlessly.
… of Hydractinia  could provide clues to human reproductive conditions. … Description:  Although Hydractinia  is … system and the formation of reproductive-based conditions and diseases in humans. “By sequencing and …
Educational Resources
Fragile X syndrome is a hereditary disorder affecting mostly males.
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NHGRI researchers recently published a study using virtual reality simulations to investigate how clinicians might use a type of genomic risk information called polygenic risk scores in medical care.
… genomic data in the clinic for diagnosing rare health conditions. But for common health conditions, information such as polygenic risk scores are not … Persky, Ph.D., an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Branch of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program. …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… to the study of genes and the way that certain traits or conditions are passed down from one generation to another. … - in other words, the way that certain traits or conditions are passed down from one generation to another. … Genetics helps individuals and families learn about how conditions such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis are …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 5, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming omnipresent throughout NHGRI and in genomics.
… multiple issues related to complex areas of social and behavioral genomics.  All the best,   … Rare and common … tools to recognize and classify rare genetic skin conditions . Oleg Shchelochkov, M.D. , recently led a study … discussion: The promise and perils of social and behavioral genomics — January 25 Genomics Videos Intramural …
News Release
Using a virtual reality buffet, researchers studied the hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their children.
… were published January 23, 2018, in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine . … Stronger Messages Means Smaller … author and associate investigator with NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB). She also heads NHGRI's … food next. They also learned that mothers who received behavioral and family health history information served an …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… members to adapt to the condition or risk, often under conditions of uncertainty. As the scope of genetic counseling …