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The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… this analogy often applies when trying to identify genomic variants associated with phenotypes in large-scale sequence … included a new name: the Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms . First launched in 1998, the talking glossary … . To date, the new Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms has 222 terms, of which 142 have new …
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NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
… used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans. … … . "Even experienced clinicians have difficulty diagnosing genetic syndromes in non-European populations." A young boy … Content … Facial recognition software helps diagnose rare genetic disease … NHGRI researchers have successfully used …
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NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
… of Health are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling their use in …  A healthcare provider consults with a patient about her genetic test results. Image Credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI … epilepsy and RASopathies; the latter is a group of rare genetic conditions that include Noonan syndrome, …
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On December 7, 2022, NHGRI will host a webinar to discuss key findings from the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… primary areas of work for employed respondents include genetic counseling, research and academia. Women made up the …
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NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… … National Institutes of Health researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model … NHGRI senior historian. “As cognitive treatments based on genetic models become more feasible in the future, …  … About NHGRI and NIH … Researchers study enhanced genetic animal model of Down syndrome … NIH researchers …
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The Genome Sequencing Program uses genome sequencing to identify genes and genomic variants underlying human inherited disease.
… to use genome sequencing to identify genes and genomic variants underlying human inherited disease across its full … spectrum, including rare diseases likely to be due to rare variants with strong effects (Mendelian), and common, … (Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology, Center for Genetic Medicine and Surgery) Northwestern University Andy …
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Researchers at the NHGRI's Undiagnosed Disease Program have developed a new toolset for finding potential disease-causing gene variants in undiagnosed patients.
… new toolset for finding potential disease-causing gene variants in undiagnosed patients. The work is automatically … a menu of techniques to detect potentially harmful gene variants. Researchers found, on average, 6.6 faulty genes in … then investigated which of these potentially bad gene variants contributed to the patients' undiagnosed diseases. …
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To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… Improved genetic tests more accurately assess disease risk regardless of genetic ancestry. … To prevent an emerging genomic technology … differences between individuals’ genomes, known as genomic variants , and polygenic risk scores are tools for assessing …
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On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science."
… Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science ," a panel of African American biomedical … Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science … On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the … Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science." … On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the …
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Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children.
… Carrier Screening … Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children. … Genetic Testing, Genetic Disorder, Alleles, Inheritance, …