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Talking Glossary
La interacción genes–ambiente se refiere a interrelación de los genes (y en términos más amplios, de la función del genoma) y el entorno fÃsico y social.
… amplios, de la función del genoma) y el entorno fÃsico y social. … Gene–environment interaction refers to the interplay of genes (and, more broadly, genome function) and the physical and social environment. These interactions …
Policy Issues
Informed consent shows respect for personal autonomy and is an important ethical requirement in research.
… It is essential to respect the rights and interests of research participants, given that their … endeavor. Since sequencing a person’s genome can have implications for identity and privacy, the informed consent … shows respect for personal autonomy and is an important ethical requirement in research. … Informed consent shows …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that … This determination will also factor in any potential ethical and legal issues, as well economic factors such as cost-benefit …
News Release
A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… their low blood sugar. Now, an oncogene shared by dogs and humans points to another way that canines may come to our … of Health, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts, … for many human cancers, including aggressive skin cancer and cancer of the colon, rectum, ovary and thyroid. Coauthors …
Profile
In an interview, Boyer reflects on her NHGRI career, the history of the NHGRI ELSI Research Program and the exciting future of research at the interface of ethics and genomics.
… From pastor to program director in the Division of Genomics and Society, Joy Boyer concludes her distinguished career at … research and society through the institute’s fairly young Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program. The …
Social Media
NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" series to share our genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions.
… genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions. Through AMAs, anyone with an internet connection can pick the brains of our scientists and other genomics experts in real time and learn more about … the public through online question and answer sessions. … Social Media …
Event
NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities associated with the possible use of genomic sequence information during the newborn period.
… Resources … The Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program was started in September … Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Human Genomic … of Health. The purpose of the program is to explore the implications, challenges and opportunities associated with …
Staff
Jenny Montooth is the social media specialist for the NHGRI Office of Communications.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as the social media specialist for the Office of Communications in 2017. Jenny runs NHGRI’s social media accounts and helps to manage the Twitter account for the NHGRI … NHGRI-funded genomics research accessible, interesting and fun for wider audiences. Through these efforts, Jenny has …
Talking Glossary
Una enfermedad (o afección) compleja, cuando se analiza en el contexto de la genética, refleja un trastorno que se produce por las contribuciones de múltiples variantes genómicas y genes además de influencias considerables del entorno fÃsico y social.
… además de influencias considerables del entorno fÃsico y social. … A complex disease (or condition), when discussed in … from the contributions of multiple genomic variants and genes in conjunction with significant influences of the physical and social environment. For this reason, complex diseases are …
News Release
American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… Review Board (IRB) training program for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). IRBs are committees, at NIH and at other research institutions, which ensure the welfare … of the 3.5-month program, they discussed challenging ethical questions from the real world and tailored research …