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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and … Research Institute (NHGRI) Resources NHGRI Fact Sheets (In English and Spanish) NHGRI has produced a series of fact … the outcome of an environmentally induced epigenetic change through animation. … Toolkit … Resources … Explore …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your health and quality of life.
… about what to expect from a gene therapy clinical trial. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can have a … important to care for your mental and physical health as you consider a gene therapy clinical trial. Focus on your … of people. One person may not have to provide all the help you may need. If you can put together a team to make up …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that … Family health history is important to your health . It can help you detect disease risks that are unique to your family …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… Bob Wildin, M.D. and Muin Khoury, M.D., Ph.D. … As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is … Family health history is important to your health and can help you detect unique disease risks and manage them before …
Outreach
Become an official member of the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering your event.
… the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering your event. Your event will be listed on the National DNA Day Network Map … in your area or nationally. … Loading... … If you are interested in hosting a DNA Day event but need ideas, …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… have a family member with a genetic disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific … disorder. The results of a diagnostic test may help you make choices about how to treat or manage your health. … Pharmacogenomic testing tells you about how …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home. … Did you know that anyone can … can provide another avenue to advance genomic science and improve human health on a rapid basis. … In the last few … of how genomic testing is regulated , which can help you investigate a specific test. … There are many …
Research at NHGRI
Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) helps you and your family learn how your family health history affects your risk for diseases.
… Families SHARE Risk Algorithm … Families SHARE Workbook: English Families SHARE Workbook: Spanish Families SHARE … SHARE disease risk worksheets. The worksheets will help you work out family members’ risk for these diseases … After you finish a worksheet, share the information with your family members! Below are also Families SHARE workbooks, …
Health
Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors.
… Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of … build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment May 1, 2019 Reddit AMA: The …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… are highly complex, with multiple factors that play into your risk of disease development. These factors - like … pose additional challenges in using that information to improve risk assessments and behavioral recommendations. In … possible! Communication between family members will also help individuals reconcile differences in family health …