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NHGRI's ELSI Research Program hosted two webinars on the needs and resources to increase the reach, impact and transparency of ELSI research.
… Following the 2017 ELSI Congress and entering a new phase of strategic planning for the National Human Genome Research … two webinars to gather ideas from the research community on needs and resources to increase the reach, impact and transparency of ELSI research. The webinars …
News Release
This publication and the release of the accompanying data address knowledge gaps across genomics and are certain to have a continuing impact in the field.
… Amy Bentley … As the birthplace of modern humans, Africa is home to the greatest genomic variation in the world. An important limitation to … gaps across genomics and are certain to have a continuing impact in the field. Geographical regions and populations of …
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
… studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a … reference human genome sequence, a map of human genetic variation and a set of new technologies that can quickly and … that contribute to the onset of a disease.  … The impact on medical care from genome-wide association studies …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… Studies, GWAS, DNA, Genome, Gene Expression, Gene Variation, Personalized Medicine, Gene Variant … A … (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a … trait. The method involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a … DNA Double Helix … What are the benefits for my health? … Impact on Society … Featured Content … What does my genome …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… on genomics, inform and share perspectives, and impact the focus of research. … The Partnership for Community Outreach and … diverse populations to engage communities around genomic science, to inform and share perspectives about …
Educational Resources
Teaching tools to present the foundations of genomics to students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives.
… with a rich history and an exciting future. Take advantage of our ready-made teaching tools to present the foundations to your students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives. … Genomics Teaching Tools … of genomics to your students and help them understand the impact of genomics in their lives. … Genomics Education, …
News Release
Fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in obesity were less likely to take steps to improve health habits
… Mjoseth … Everyone has bad days, whether it's the result of a traffic accident, a missed phone call or a rusty nail … Virtual Environment Test Unit. Because of this profound impact, she wanted to determine how to communicate … of a virtual physician delivering information about the genomic or behavioral underpinnings of weight and answered …
News Release
NIH is launching a program, Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC), to better understand the function of every human gene and generate a catalog of the molecular and cellular consequences of inactivating each gene.
… The Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells program will first look at … Rare Diseases Consortium. Research into understanding how genomic variation affects genome function and phenotype is also an area of ongoing NHGRI investment through the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function Consortium. “MorPhiC …
News Release
NHGRI, NMNH and the NIH Foundation will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally.
… Institute (NHGRI), the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), and the Foundation for the … a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally. … WHAT: The symposium will … whose varied and evocative perspectives illuminate genomic advances in the coming decade and aspects of its …