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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: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences October 20, 2022 … Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) present the third in a … Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture - Heritage Hall …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… October 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us … your thought process, consider finishing one or more of the following prompts: When I first heard of the ambitious effort called the Human Genome Project, I was …  The Human Genome Project …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome. … scientists from many different countries building a body of knowledge over a period of more than 100 years. Students will also begin to …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to examine an individual’s DNA for variations, typically performed in the context of medical care, ancestry studies or forensics. In a medical …
Educational Resources
Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population Genetics, Genetic Disease … Genetic epidemiology is a field of science focused on the study of how genetic factors influence human traits, such as human health and disease. In many …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … interpret genetic tests designed to help estimate the risk of a disease. The genetic counselor conveys information to address the concerns of the individual or family, helps them make an informed …
Educational Resources
Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
… Genetic discrimination refers to the unequal treatment of individuals based on an aspect of their genetic code or genome, such as the risk for genetic … information being used against individuals in a variety of circumstances, such as employment, health or disability, …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… The Medical Genetics Branch (MGB) seeks to identify and understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development. MGB investigators focus on human genetics, … and cell biological levels involve the direct study of human subjects as well as the development and use of …
News Release
Researchers have conducted the first study to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African Americans.
… An international team of researchers has conducted the first study of its kind to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity … obesity clusters in families. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … without the genomic variant, according to the study. Most of the genomic studies conducted on obesity to date have been …
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.
… Genetic professionals work as members of health care teams providing information and support to … Genetics professionals are health care professionals with specialized degrees and experience in medical genetics and counseling. Genetics professionals include … Genetic professionals work as members of health care teams providing information and support to …