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Linkage is the close association of genes or other DNA sequences on the same chromosome.
… on the same chromosome. … DNA Sequence, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History, Chromosome … Linkage, as related to genetics and …
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Ancestry-informative markers are sets of polymorphisms for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions.
… from different geographical regions. … Ancestry, Genome, Family Health History, Genotype, DNA Sequence … Ancestry-informative …
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Codominance is a relationship between two versions of a gene.
… versions of a gene. … Genes, Alleles, Recessive, Dominant, Family Health History, Inheritance … Codominance, as it relates to …
Research Training
A fellowship that will prepare fellows to use genetic, genomic and pharmacogenomic approaches to advance minority health and health equity.
… A fellowship in genomic science and health equity, cosponsored by the National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute (NIH NHGRI) … and the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (FDA OMHHE) , is open for …
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Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders.
… of disorders. … Newborn Screening, Genetic Disorder, Family Health History, Genetic Counselor, Healthcare … Newborn screening is …
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An inherited trait is one that is genetically determined.
… determined. … Inherited Trait, Mendelian Genetics, Genes, Family Health History, Genealogy … Inherited, as related to genetics, …
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A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… … Genetic Map, Chromosome, Genes, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History … A genetic map (also called a linkage map) shows the …
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Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children.
… … Genetic Testing, Genetic Disorder, Alleles, Inheritance, Family Health History … Carrier screening involves testing to see if a …
Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge … next-generation healthcare. … The Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) was established in 2021 as a research … of cutting edge genomic and informatic approaches to health. The investigators in CPHR study a broad spectrum of …
News Release
In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… Ph.D. … On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare … From Undiagnosed_Diseases : In an era of increasing health care costs, you pose a very important dilemma. We are …