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Genetic mapping offers evidence that a disease transmitted from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and clues about where a gene lies on a chromosome.
… and examine it for unique patterns that are seen only in family members who have the disease or trait. These … likely be passed on together from parent to child. If each family member with a particular disease or trait also … through databases maintained by the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine's National Center …
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Genomic variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies.
… Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genomic variation refers to DNA sequence …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory …
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In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
… on the gene. … Genetic Imprinting, DNA Sequence, Genes, Family Health History, Genealogy, Gene Expression … Genomic …
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Dominant refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene.
… two versions of a gene. … Dominant, Recessive, Alleles, Family Health History, Genetics, Genetic Variation, Mutation, …
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Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
… Cell Division, Mutation, DNA Error, Metastasis, Tumor, Family Health History … Cancer is a disease in which some of the …
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Dr. Ayo Doumatey is a Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH), part of National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Doumatey received her Bachelor’s and … the metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and microbiome in health and diseases. Curriculum Vitae … Selected Publications …
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Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo is an associate investigator and deputy director of NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… diabetes, are non-communicable conditions of major public health and clinical significance. Dr. Adeyemo's research has … show wide variation across multiple populations. Public Health Genomics, 13(2):72-9. 2009. [PubMed] Adeyemo A, Gerry … Adeyemo, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, cardiometabolic disorders, hypertension, obesity, …
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Dr. Daniel Shriner is a researcher in NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… joined the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health within the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health. Methodological research includes the development of … C., Shriner , D ., Adeyemo, A. 2013. Genome science and health disparities: a growing success story? Genome Med. , …
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GenomeEd is a free repository of high-quality genomics educational resources for group instruction or self-directed learning by healthcare professionals and educators.
… learning by healthcare professionals and educators. … Health …