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On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint workshop - Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health.
… On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para detectar y localizar una secuencia de ADN específica en un cromosoma.
… Hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … FISH) is a laboratory technique used to detect and locate a specific DNA sequence on a chromosome. In this … chromosomes from an individual is affixed to a glass slide and then exposed to a “probe”—a small piece of purified DNA …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… Ph.D. … On November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to … from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … Common diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are highly complex, with multiple factors that …
News Release
NHGRI, NMNH and the NIH Foundation will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally.
… Raymond MacDougall … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health will present a symposium on the future of genomics, …
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 … remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day . … Family health history is important to … homes, and with families. In June 2016, The National Human Genome Research Institute gathered family health …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your health and quality of life.
… therapy clinical trial. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can have a strong impact on your physical health. Because of this, it’s important to care for your … the possible risks and complications of the procedures in the trial. Here are some questions that you might ask …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… advances of this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity of the … is perceived by different communities. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) wants to ensure that …
Fact Sheets
Estimated cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… Advances in the field of genomics over the past quarter-century have … The underlying costs associated with different methods and strategies for sequencing genomes are of great interest … for many years (see Figure 1). With the growing scale of human genetics studies and the increasing number of clinical …
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 …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible.
… Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible. … Did … sequences. This reveals genomic changes that have occurred in different populations over time, which provides a more …