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Most pregnant women want recommendations from their doctors when deciding which information to receive from prenatal whole genome sequencing.
… consider having an abortion regardless of what the testing indicated. Women who identified as Hispanic or Latina … non-invasive prenatal testing, Benjamin E. Berkman, genetic counseling …
Genetic Disorders
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… murmur, sometimes associated with narrowing of the aorta (blood vessel exiting the heart). A tendency to develop high blood pressure (so this should be checked regularly). Minor … 10 percent of women who have Turner syndrome. Regular blood tests are necessary to detect it early and if necessary …
Educational Resources
DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation.
… investigations, other forensic purposes and paternity testing. In these situations, one aims to “match” two DNA …
Educational Resources
A syndrome is a collection of recognizable traits or abnormalities that tend to occur together and are associated with a specific disease.
… Fragile X Syndrome, Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Disease …
Social Media
NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" series to share our genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions.
… Reddit, Ask Me Anything, AMA, CRISPR, Genetic Testing …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… family health history, genetic testing, ancestry, CDC , Surgeon General …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… work, the country of Thailand has implemented genomic testing before these medications are prescribed. The results … Thailand's government even covers the cost of this testing, and the frequency of SJS/TEN has been drastically … (more commonly known as Plavix). This medication is a "blood thinner" which helps prevent blood clots, and thus …
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.
… Genetic Disorder, Genetic Disease, Gene Editing, Genetic Testing, Chromosomes …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… privacy; communication about prenatal and newborn genomic testing results; and the impact of genomics in American … in Salt Lake City are expanding on research on prenatal testing already supported by NHGRI. A grant for $3,881,732 … and Social Implications Research, CEER, prenatal genomic testing, newborn genomic testing, Joy Boyer, Lawarence Brody …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… Genetic Counseling, Healthcare, Prenatal Testing, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Health …