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A genotype is an individual's collection of genes.
… Genotype … A genotype is an individual's collection of genes. … Genotype, Genes, DNA Sequence, Phenotype … A genotype is a scoring of the type of variant present at a given location (i.e., a … BB, Bb, bb could be used to represent a given variant in a gene. Genotypes can also be represented by the actual DNA …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
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… decades, but the conversation about the science and ethics of genome editing has grown louder due to faster, cheaper, … will aid the development of new treatments, including gene therapy . … Scientists have had the knowledge and … creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5  Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
News Release
The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… Sheena Faherty Ph.D. … In the basement of a three-story brick building on the main campus of the … But this wee creature is making big waves in the sea of genomics research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that … of NHGRI's Zebrafish Core. "They can request any single gene or multiple genes in a pathway they want knocked out," …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These … Other diseases are caused by acquired mutations in a gene or group of genes that occur during a person's life. … … ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… by getting a DNA sample from you, sequencing most or all of your genes, and comparing that to what we know about your … Free CAT scan to detect coronary artery disease.  Finding gene changes that are important to your health and/or the … Institutes of Health researchers has turned traditional genomics research on its head. Trans-NIH Study Explores …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… … Genome-Wide Association Studies, GWAS, DNA, Genome, Gene Expression, Gene Variation, Personalized Medicine, Gene Variant … A … trait. The method involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more …
For Teachers
Tools and resources for teaching the concepts of transcription and translation, two key steps in gene expression
… This list of websites provide tools and resources for teaching the … of transcription and translation, two key steps in gene expression . … Transcription is the process of making an … Lesson Plan, Genomic Lesson Plan, Genetics Curriculum, Genomics Curriculm … Tools and resources for teaching the …
Educational Resources
A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors.
… Disease … A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors. … Genes, Cancer, Heart Disease, Gene-environment Interactions … A complex disease (or condition), when discussed in the context of genetics, reflects a disorder that results from the …
News Release
American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… Mjoseth … Aha moments were among the unexpected outcomes of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) training program for … after Dr. Hull participated in the annual Short Course in Genomics provided by NHGRI's Education and Community … and high school science teachers learn ways to incorporate genomics content into their classrooms. "We had already …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 … more common, informed consent is changing Scientists use gene therapy and a novel light-sensing protein to restore …