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Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system.
… Prostate Cancer … Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth … Cancer, Cell, Mitosis, Mutation … Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth … which is part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer generally affects men over the age of 50. It is …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… Babies born with WAGR syndrome often have eye problems, and are at high risk for developing certain types of cancer, and mental disability. … is a rare genetic condition that can affect both boys and girls. Babies born with WAGR syndrome often have eye … and are at high risk for developing certain types of cancer, and mental disability. The term "WAGR" stands for the …
Administrative
The Management Analysis and Workforce Development Branch provides advisory services, develops policies and procedures, and coordinates implementation at NHGRI.
… The Management Analysis and Workforce Development Branch (MAWDB) provides management advisory services, develops management and administrative policies and procedures, and coordinates … Human Resources. Committed to exceptional customer service and professional excellence, MAWDB supports the mission of …
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.
… As the heat rises and the summer arrives, you might be looking for some indoor … virtual NHGRI workshop entitled “Future Directions in Genomics and Health Equity.” The goal of the workshop was to identify … NIH is increasingly hosting genome-sequence datasets and other genomic datasets in cloud environments. Cloud-based …
Educational Resources
A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans.
… A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans. … Cancer, Tumor, Genetic Mutation, Chemical … is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as …
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.
… been fully appreciated in their lifetimes, such as Darwin and Mendel. As the student puts the events in order, he or … activity may be most effectively done at the end of a genetics unit as a review or reinforcement lesson. It likely … cut up for the lesson. Cut around the edges of the boxes and glue them separately to 4" x 6" cards. Print out the …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… testing is also used to study the genomes of tumors in cancer cases. …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
… Venditti to provide leadership for clinical and laboratory research programs that focus on the … Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt … 2003, then became a tenure-track investigator in NHGRI’s Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch in 2008. After …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… This list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases is provided for informational purposes only and is by no means comprehensive. … inheritance disorder), by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors, or by damage to chromosomes … caused by mutations that are inherited from the parents and are present in an individual at birth, like sickle cell …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … a genetic condition could affect an individual or family and/or interpret genetic tests designed to help estimate the … make an informed decision about their medical situation and provides psychological counseling to help them adapt to …