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Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk who in the 19th century worked out the basic laws of inheritance, even before the term "gene" had been coined.
… … Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk who in the 19th century worked out the basic laws of inheritance, even before … … Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk in the 19th century who worked out the basic laws of inheritance through … … Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk who in the 19th century worked out the basic laws of inheritance, even before …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… needed for the development of new tests, therapies, and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and describes what protections GINA does and does … not offer. … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 protects Americans from discrimination …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… Family … Related Content … Happy Thanksgiving! Collect and act on your family health history … As you celebrate …
Staff
Dr. James Thomas is the acting director for the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
Staff
Vence Bonham is the acting deputy director for NHGRI and an associate investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
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Policy Issues
The 9 steps a bill can go through before becoming a law, using the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 as an example.
… The history of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act  (GINA), a law that was passed in 2008 and impacts the … to be put on the record . If the committee does not act on a bill, the bill is considered to be " dead ". Step 4: … a law, using the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 as an example. … The 9 steps a bill can go …
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
Educational Resources
Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
… GINA, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, DNA, Healthcare … Genetic discrimination. Genetic …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… annually. Developed under the National Alzheimer's Project Act ,the plan provides a framework for a coordinated and … research, and is investigating the causes, treatments and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information … Sequencing Project, ADSP, National Alzheimer's Project Act, Richard Hodes M.D. … Researchers with support from NIH …
About NHGRI
The Genomics and Society Working Group advises on planning and priorities for genomics and society activities at NHGRI.
… And Genomics, Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA) … The Genomics and Society Working Group advises …