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Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… Genetic Drift … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to … from generation to generation due to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution characterized by …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… toward the major role played by genetics in shaping such variation in dogs. … The Power of Comparison In a new study, … Institute (NHGRI) have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for … dogs arises from a few "founder" dogs, therefore reducing genetic variation within each breed. This fact may make it …
Staff
Dr. William A. Gahl is a senior investigator in the Medical Genetics Branch and the director of the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program.
… at the NIH's Interinstitute Medical Genetics Training Program, which he directed from 1989 to 1994. Dr. Gahl's … of rare metabolic disorders and the discovery of new genetic diseases. He elucidated the basic defects in … bleeding, and pulmonary fibrosis. His lab discovered the genetic bases of gray platelet syndrome, Hartnup disease, …
For Patients and Families
Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
… Genetic testing uses laboratory methods to look at your … you inherit from your mother and your father. … Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of … to treatments. … There are many different types of genetic tests. Genetic tests can help to: Diagnose disease …
Policy Issues
Most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go to market without any independent analysis to verify the claims of the seller.
… As the field of genomics advances, genetic and genomic tests are becoming more common in, and out of, the clinic. Yet most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go … conducting clinical genetic testing, through its CLIA program. CLIA refers to the "Clinical Laboratory Improvement …
Educational Resources
A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… Genetic Map … A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the … 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 relative …
Leadership Initiatives
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… scientific directors that led our Intramural Research Program (IRP): Jefferey Trent, Eric Green, Dan Kastner and … program August 4, 2022 Roundtable discussion: "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to … study on the history of NHGRI human genomic variation programs from the Haplotype Map Project to the …
Research Funding
The Genome Sequencing Program uses genome sequencing to identify genes and genomic variants underlying human inherited disease.
… The Genome Sequencing Program is consists of the following centers funded through … opportunity announcements. … The NHGRI Genome Sequencing Program (GSP) has evolved from NIH's participation in the … (Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology, Center for Genetic Medicine and Surgery) Northwestern University Andy …
Policy Issues
Payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement.
… For patients to have full access to the benefits of genetic testing, payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement. … Genomic medicine has the … of the human genome has created new opportunities for genetic tests to predict, prevent and treat disease. Tests …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… A new study is recruiting people who received unexpected genetic test results about their risk for cancer, heart disease, and other conditions after having genetic testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary results” …