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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
… Genetic Epidemiology … Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population Genetics, Genetic Disease … Genetic epidemiology is a field of science focused on the …
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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… Genetic Engineering … Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA, Genes, DNA Sequence … Genetic engineering (also called genetic modification) is a …
Research Training
Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
… to oversee and interpret cytogenetic and molecular genetic tests important in the diagnosis and management of human genetic disorders. … Hospital in Washington, DC. Fellows also gain clinical and genetic counseling exposure by seeing patients with genetic disorders across the lifespan in various NIH centers …
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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 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, Family Health History … screening involves testing to see if a person “carries” a genetic variation (allele) associated with a specific disease …