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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. … environment. Genomics includes the scientific study of complex diseases such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and … new possibilities for therapies and treatments for some complex diseases, as well as new diagnostic methods. … …
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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.
… of the entire human genome, has greatly advanced genetics research. The improved quality of genetic data has …
Research Training
An opportunity for medical school graduates to complete a combined, five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics.
… The Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency Program is a remarkable opportunity for … five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics. … The Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency Program, offered in conjunction with …
Research Training
This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
… The Metropolitan D.C. Medical Genetics Program also offers new subspecialty training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and med genetics in collaboration with the Washington Hospital Center Maternal-Fetal Medicine-Medical Genetics Fellowship Program. … The combined programs provides …
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Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects ten percent of the world's population, but the genetics underlying the disease remain poorly understood.
… to develop it in their lifetime. Previous studies into the genetics of diabetes risk have identified over 80 areas in … National Institutes of Health and head of the Molecular Genetics Section at the National Human Genome Research … unique to individuals. This resolves a question about the genetics of type 2 diabetes that has puzzled researchers for …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.​ ​
… How do I find a genetic professional? … Can knowing about genetics help treat disease? … How is genetic information … used to treat disease? … What are some concerns? … Genetics, Disease Prevention and Treatment FAQ … ​Genetic … medicine.​ ​ … Family Health History, Pharmacogenetics, Genetics, Treating A Genetic Disease, Diagnosing A Genetic …
Educational Resources
Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders.
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 … and their interactions with environmental factors. … Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of … and their interactions with environmental factors. … Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of …
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.