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NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
… the collected data was mostly from people of European ancestry (due to limited availability of diverse datasets … polygenic risk scores were also applicable to people of African ancestry, which was confirmed through analyzing data from …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
… Polygenic scoring accuracy varies across the genetic ancestry continuum Ding et al. Nature . 2023 … that involve data generated from individuals of European ancestry, but such studies are limited in their applicability … training, and ethical guidelines to support sustainable African research. Dr. Troyer also co-managed the …
Health
A polygenic risk score is one way by which people can learn what their risk of developing a disease is, based on the total number of genomics variants related to the disease.
… studies to date have examined individuals of European ancestry. Because of this issue, there may not be adequate … beyond polygenic risk scores. The percentage  of ancestry populations included in large-scale genomic studies … risk scores may only be valid and useful for European ancestry populations. More research is needed to derive the …
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… Genetics of Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease in African Dias pora Populations Joan Marini, M.D., Ph.D. … for T ype 2 Diabetes; Whole Genome Methylation Analysis in African Americans Peter Williamson, M.D., Ph.D. National … of Hypertension and Obesity in Populations of African Ancestry Profess or Barry Freedman, M.D. Wake Forest School …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… The broad availability of genomic ancestry testing is influencing the way we think about the … (or how they described themselves). Large studies of African Americans in the United States have shown that their … Latino genomes in the United States show a mix of DNA from African, Native American, and European sources. It turns out …
Genomics and Medicine
Starting in 2019, the American Journal of Human Genetics has published an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, based on its broader effort to identify notable accomplishments in genomic medicine on a monthly basis. From this larger set of published accomplishments, the working group has continued to select ten papers annually to be highlighted as the most significant.
… analysis can reduce unnecessary bone marrow biopsies in African Americans One third of cardiology patients have …
National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
The Director's Report Related documents contain links to materials supplemental to Dr. Eric Green's Director's Report presentation to the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research in May 2020.
… (PRS) Methods and Analysis for Populations of Diverse Ancestry – Study Sites (U01) RFA-HG-20-002 - Polygenic Risk … (PRS) Methods and Analysis for Populations of Diverse Ancestry – Coordinating Center (U01) 19 Stakeholder … H3Africa Program Website Sequencing of the First African SARS-CoV-2 Genome 23 Ken Burns Presents The Gene: An …
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Dr. Rongling Li is an epidemiologist and program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Apolipoprotein L1 Variants and Blood Pressure Traits in African Americans. J Am Coll Cardiol . 69(12):1564-1574. doi: … unique venous thromboembolism-susceptibility variants in African-Americans. Thromb Haemost . doi: … for the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study. European ancestry and resting metabolic rate in older African …
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… testing for adults with hypertension and self -reported African ancestry • High levels of interest in genomics research • … Race/ethnicity N % White, non -Hispanic 54,698 75 Black or African American 13,004 18 Hispanic/Latino 3,268 4 Asian …
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Researchers are asking if the precision medicine approach will reduce or eliminate the role that race plays in prescribing drugs and in health care overall.
… an approach that oversimplifies the complex interplay of ancestry, health, disease and drug response. …