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The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… to develop new and more powerful ways to assess people’s genetic risk for developing various diseases. One approach has … interpreted. The use of polygenic risk scores (also called genetic scoring and genetic risk scoring) is becoming more … Genomics Videos What Your Family History Can’t Tell You Risk factors for colonization by Candida auris , an emerging …
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Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects ten percent of the world's population, but the genetics underlying the disease remain poorly understood.
… A comprehensive investigation of the underlying genetic architecture of type 2 diabetes has unveiled the most detailed look at the genetic differences that increase a person's risk for disease development. The findings, published today … 2 diabetes; however, it remains unknown exactly how these genetic changes, known as variants, are distributed among …
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Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans
A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people of West African ancestry.
… (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and … African countries, where many African Americans derive genetic ancestry . Studying how these genomic variants … Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West …
Research Funding
Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium will work together to develop and implement approaches to integrating extant genotype and phenotype data for the purpose of conducting and disseminating Consortium-wide PRS analyses.
… Sally Adebamowo*, Michele Ramsay, Bamidele Tayo Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Methods and Analysis for Populations of … Cohorts and Novel Methods to Improve Polygenic Risk Scores Massachusetts General Hospital Amit Khera … Minnesota Iftikhar Kullo*, Daniel Schaid Polygenic Risk of Disease in Populations of Diverse Ancestry UNC-Chapel …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… Genetic Counseling … Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a … Genetic Counseling, Healthcare, Prenatal Testing, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Health Professional … Genetic counseling refers to guidance relating to genetic … interpret genetic tests designed to help estimate the risk of a disease. The genetic counselor conveys information …
Research Training
This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
… a unique training opportunity for understanding the genetic etiologies seen in prenatally diagnosed anomalies and the impact of genetic and metabolic disease on healthy and high risk pregnancies. The four year training program is open only … Fetal Medicine And Medical Genetics, Training Programs, Genetic Etiologies, Prenatally Diagnosed Anomalies, Genetic …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to examine an …
eMERGE
Important information about RFAs, upcoming dates, frequently asked questions and helpful links.
… interactive Q&A webinar for the eMERGE Genomic Risk Assessment and Management Network funding opportunities. … What information can be used to formulate a genomic risk assessment and management plan? Each genomic risk assessment must include a genomic risk management plan. …
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Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
… Genetic Discrimination … Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease. … Genetic Discrimination, GINA, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, DNA, Healthcare … Genetic discrimination. Genetic discrimination refers to the …
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Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk. … genes with environmental exposures that may increase risk for some individuals." Hematologists and sickle cell … Researchers found a high-strength of evidence of increased risk for pulmonary embolism, proteinuria and chronic kidney …