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Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… Genetic Counseling … Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a … an individual or family. A genetic counselor might provide information about how a genetic condition could affect an …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, …
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Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… Genetic Epidemiology … Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population …
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Most pregnant women want recommendations from their doctors when deciding which information to receive from prenatal whole genome sequencing.
… from their doctors when deciding what types of information to receive from prenatal whole genome sequencing. … mutations across the genome, the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell. Non-invasive prenatal whole genome sequencing is not …
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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… Genetic Engineering … Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA, Genes, DNA Sequence … …
Research Training
Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
… to oversee and interpret cytogenetic and molecular genetic tests important in the diagnosis and management of human genetic disorders. … To gain the requisite laboratory … of interest Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) Graduate degree information Academic transcripts (including FAES, if …
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A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
… Genetic Marker … A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. … Genetic Marker, DNA Sequence, Chromosome, Genetic Disease, Inheritance … A genetic marker is a DNA …
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders. … The Medical Genetics Residency Program exposes students to rare genetic disorders that might not be seen in a more typical …  provides an abundance of insightful and practical information, including information on Federal employment, …
Talking Glossary
Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research
… Genetic Ancestry … Genetic ancestry refers to information about the people that … their genetic relationships. … Genetic ancestry refers to information about the people that an individual is …
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.
… Many human diseases have a genetic component. Some of these conditions are under … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). … This list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases is provided for … purposes only and is by no means comprehensive. … A genetic disorder is a disease caused in whole or in part by a …