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Genetic mapping offers evidence that a disease transmitted from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and clues about where a gene lies on a chromosome.
… and examine it for unique patterns that are seen only in family members who have the disease or trait. These … likely be passed on together from parent to child. If each family member with a particular disease or trait also … through databases maintained by the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine's National Center …
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Dr. Guanjie Chen is a senior research fellow with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… and joined the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH), National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health as a senior research fellow. His interests include … Bonney, and Charles Rotimi. Gene Copy Number Analysis For Family data Using Semiparametric Copula Model: Bioinformatics …
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Genomic variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies.
… Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genomic variation refers to DNA sequence …
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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 Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory …
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In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
… on the gene. … Genetic Imprinting, DNA Sequence, Genes, Family Health History, Genealogy, Gene Expression … Genomic …
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Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
… Cell Division, Mutation, DNA Error, Metastasis, Tumor, Family Health History … Cancer is a disease in which some of the …
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Dominant refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene.
… two versions of a gene. … Dominant, Recessive, Alleles, Family Health History, Genetics, Genetic Variation, Mutation, …
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Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… of Mississippi, where he obtained a master's degree in health care administration. He obtained a second master's … pressure (BP) in AA using data from the Howard University Family Study, a population-based sample of ~2,000 related and … of Podo. CRGGH has conducted a multi-generational family study in Ethiopia and estimated heritability of Podo …
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Jie Zhou is a data manager and SAS programmer at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH). She is a Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) … consent to international genetic research. Am J Public Health. 2006 Nov;96(11):1989-95. Epub 2006 Oct 3. Rotimi CN, … … Jie Zhou, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, genetic epidemiology, clinical trials, biotechnology …
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Dr. Ayo Doumatey is a Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH), part of National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Doumatey received her Bachelor’s and … the metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and microbiome in health and diseases. Curriculum Vitae … Selected Publications …