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Healthcare Provider Education Resources
An online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
… counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. Use filters to quickly browse materials by topic and format, including the ability to find resources that qualify for continuing education credits. … GenomeEd Resources … Browse our online …
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… Genetics and genomics both play roles in health and disease. Genetics refers to the study of genes and the way that …
Jobs at NHGRI
A postdoctoral training position is currently available in the Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch (CSGB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
… position is currently available in the Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch (CSGB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The position is in the laboratory of Andy Baxevanis, … Intramural Research Program … How to Apply … Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics … A …
Genetic Disorders
Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion of genetic material on the the p arm of chromosome 5.
… 5. … Cri du chat syndrome - also known as 5p- syndrome and cat cry syndrome - is a rare genetic condition that is … individuals. The variability of the clinical symptoms and developmental delays may be related to the size of the … widely-spaced eyes (hypertelorism), low birth weight and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. The cat-like cry …
Talking Glossary
Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of inheritance, including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors.
… Genetics … Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of … including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors. … Genetics … including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors. … Genetics …
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
… patients. This page provides resources targeted to HCPs and their educators. Healthcare Professionals' Genomics … Building on the success of the 2022 social media campaign, NHGRI is planning another event from June 5–9, 2023, focusing … pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. Global Genetics and Genomics Community (G3C) : Collection of …
Media Availability
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects ten percent of the world's population, but the genetics underlying the disease remain poorly understood.
… led by the University of Oxford, the Broad Institute, and the University of Michigan, reveal the complexity of the … to develop it in their lifetime. Previous studies into the genetics of diabetes risk have identified over 80 areas in … Section at the National Human Genome Research Institute. NHGRI is one of the 27 institutes and centers at the NIH, an …
Educational Resources
In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… Many Americans wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to … needed for the development of new tests, therapies, and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic … how the confidentiality of records will be maintained. NHGRI has developed an informed consent resource  for …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… The Medical Genetics Branch (MGB) seeks to identify and understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human … capitalize on partnerships with key laboratories at NHGRI, NIH, and worldwide. The Branch attracts patients with …