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Event
On January 11, 2021, NHGRI and The George Washington University organized an interactive webinar.
… On January 11, 2021, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and George Washington … webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 in the Context of Society and Biology. The webinar addressed the following questions: What makes COVID-19 more dangerous for some individuals and communities than others? What does …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
… support the idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as “unfit,” … in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement. … Additional Resources … …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Genetic Epidemiologist in the Division of Genomic Medicine (DGM). The division focuses on understanding how genomics contributes to human health and disease and how this knowledge can translate into improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Genetic Epidemiologist, Division of … will provide scientific expertise in epidemiology, genetics, and related areas to undertake, collaborate, and …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… and values of NHGRI. … Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project gave us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline lists key moments from … and address the implications for individuals and society of mapping and sequencing the human genome. 1990 …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke, and have also uncovered new details about an … their team reported their findings March 20, 2014 in PLoS Genetics. The investigators were supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genomics and …
News Release
Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that explain miscarriage and abnormalities during pregnancy.
… … Extending noninvasive prenatal screening to all 24 human chromosomes can detect genetic disorders that may … analysis to all chromosomes allowed us to identify risk for serious complications and potentially reduce … of the study and head of the division of reproductive genetics at Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, part of …
Talking Glossary
GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
… Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) … GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or … to alter the characteristics of an organism. … GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or … GMOs may be used for a variety of purposes, such as making human insulin, producing fermented beverages and developing …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… the disease has not been extensively described. As for the childhood form of Tay-Sachs, there is no cure. … results from defects in a gene on chromosome 15 that codes for production of the enzyme Hex-A. We all have two copies of … Disease NINDS: Tay-Sachs Disease Information Page Genetics Home Reference: Tay-Sachs disease GARD: Tay-Sachs …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… syndrome often have eye problems, and are at high risk for developing certain types of cancer, and mental … for WAGR Syndrome International WAGR Syndrome Association American Kidney Fund, Inc. American Cancer Society, Inc. American Childhood Cancer Organization Aniridia …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… condition. This means that many people with ADPKD live for decades without developing symptoms of renal functional … of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases MedlinePlus Genetics Home Reference PKD Foundation American Kidney Fund National Kidney Foundation ARPKD/CHF …