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When it comes to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), genetics do make an impact.
… When it comes to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), genetics do make an impact. … brain connections, called white matter tracts, tied to the disorder. This study builds on research by the Psychiatric … little significance alone, but together they increase the genetic risk for certain symptoms of the disorder. The more …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.​ ​
… Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take … Avoid smoking tobacco and too much alcohol. Get specific genetic testing that can help with diagnosis and treatment. … of these side effects, since all people are different. Genetic research is helping us figure out how individual …
Talking Glossary
Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of inheritance, including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors.
Research at NHGRI
The Translational and Functional Genomics Branch explores the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders.
… and function contribute to health by exploring the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders. … microorganisms that live on humans and animal models of genetic disease. TFGB investigators catalyze technology … Translational and Functional Genomics Branch explores the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders. …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against … and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 …
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NHGRI researchers are studying the link between Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by cross-breeding mice with the disease mutations.
… are studying the puzzling link between a common disorder, Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by cross-breeding mice to carry … who have Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative movement disorder. Individuals who inherit two mutant copies of GBA1 …
Educational Resources
Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors.
… Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, … Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, ASD, Developmental Disorder … Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, …
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Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects ten percent of the world's population, but the genetics underlying the disease remain poorly understood.
… A comprehensive investigation of the underlying genetic architecture of type 2 diabetes has unveiled the most detailed look at the genetic differences that increase a person's risk for disease … 2 diabetes; however, it remains unknown exactly how these genetic changes, known as variants, are distributed among …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
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The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.