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Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system.
… Prostate Cancer … Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth … gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. … Cancer, Cell, Mitosis, Mutation … Prostate cancer is a …
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.
… Babies born with WAGR syndrome often have eye problems, and are at high risk for developing certain types of cancer, and mental disability. … WAGR syndrome is a rare … National Wilms' Tumor Study National Eye Institute (NEI) Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding …
Administrative
The Management Analysis and Workforce Development Branch provides advisory services, develops policies and procedures, and coordinates implementation at NHGRI.
… The Management Analysis and Workforce Development Branch (MAWDB) provides management advisory services, develops management and administrative policies and procedures, and coordinates …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… As the heat rises and the summer arrives, you might be looking for some indoor … to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics. While reformatted and expanded a few times over the … direct-to-consumer genetic testing, pharmacogenomics, cancer genomics and nursing, and rare diseases. The full …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… been fully appreciated in their lifetimes, such as Darwin and Mendel. As the student puts the events in order, he or … activity may be most effectively done at the end of a genetics unit as a review or reinforcement lesson. It likely … that led to our understanding of the human genome. ​ … Genomics 101, Genomics Lesson Plan, Timeline Of Genetics, …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… testing is also used to study the genomes of tumors in cancer cases. … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory …
Educational Resources
A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans.
… … A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans. … Cancer, Tumor, Genetic Mutation, Chemical … A carcinogen is a … in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Research Institute (NHGRI). … This list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases is provided for informational purposes only and is by no means comprehensive. … A genetic disorder is a … inheritance disorder), by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors, or by damage to chromosomes …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
… Venditti to provide leadership for clinical and laboratory research programs that focus on the … 2003, then became a tenure-track investigator in NHGRI’s Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch in 2008. After … “We are at an exciting time in metabolic medicine and in genomics research — where scientific progress is being made …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… Mullis, inventor of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Nobel Prize winner, passed away last month. The … Strategic Planning events include the Perspectives in Comparative Genomics & Evolution Workshop on August 15-16.  … the field of genomics.  …  The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) , a professional organization of over 8,000 …