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Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… applications or other uses. This page summarizes genetic and genomic privacy in these domains, along with information … one such database paired with genealogical databases and public records. To prevent this, NIH controls access to … the database of genotypes and phenotypes  (dbGaP), the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National … of undergraduate level courses in biochemistry and genetics. Counseling experience, either paid or voluntary. …
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
… in the future. … ADHD often appears to run in families, and research studies have suggested that there may be a … goals of this study is to facilitate the diagnosis of ADHD and the development of improved treatments, possibly … By Mail: Research Coordinator/ADHD Genetic Research Study NHGRI / NIH Building 10, Room 10C103 10 Center Drive …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… apparent that the year is going to be a very busy one for NHGRI and for the field of genomics more generally. Many of … , to learn more about his serendipitous journey into genetics research and what he is excited about for the future … thoughts. …  The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG ) Board of Directors recently released a statement …
Educational Resources
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.
… to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution …
News Release
Today, we are updating the way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy to again allow unrestricted access to genomic summary … we decided that while we assess the state of the science and any potential risks to research participants, NIH … summary results from unrestricted access (i.e., open and public) to controlled-access. While we were employing this …
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.
… are the DNA instructions you inherit from your mother and your father. … Genetic tests may be used to identify … hard to understand, however specialists like geneticists and genetic counselors can help explain what results might mean to you and your family. Because genetic testing tells you …
Educational Resources
A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features. … Genetic Map, Chromosome, … By studying inheritance patterns, the relative order and location of genetic markers along a chromosome can be … chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features. … Educational Resources …
Educational Resources
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment. … Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, … genetic information, as it applies to health insurance and employment. These protections are intended to encourage … of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment. … Educational Resources …
Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… Availability The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will celebrate its fourteenth annual National DNA Day … the general public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and genomics. NHGRI also will host a talk about … American Society of Human Genetics 301-634-7346 press@ashg.org Marnie Gelbart, Ph.D. Personal Genetics Education …