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In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein … the health of all people,” says Cashell Jaquish, Ph.D., a genetic epidemiologist and program officer within the … of Health.    … Sarah E. Graham et al. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of …
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Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk. … The First Comprehensive Review They include pulmonary … genes with environmental exposures that may increase risk for some individuals." Hematologists and sickle cell … Researchers found a high-strength of evidence of increased risk for pulmonary embolism, proteinuria and chronic kidney …
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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 testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, …
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Six new grants will support researchers for new computational approaches to search millions of genomic variants for disease susceptibility.
… of many people suggests that there are tens of millions of genetic variants, or DNA spelling differences. For the last … genomic regions containing variants that affect disease risk. Although GWAS may find hundreds of variants that appear … various statistical models based on large amounts of information from individuals, and identify variants that …
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On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away … and her work on GINA helped to create protections against genetic discrimination with health insurance and employment. …
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Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
Genetic Epidemiology … Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population …
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Most pregnant women want recommendations from their doctors when deciding which information to receive from prenatal whole genome sequencing.
… from their doctors when deciding what types of information to receive from prenatal whole genome sequencing. … mutations across the genome, the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell. Non-invasive prenatal … genome sequencing. Credit: Ernesto del Aguila III, NHGRI. Genetic counselors can provide parents guidance, but there …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home. … Did you know … out that family members who they previously thought were genetic relatives were actually  not biologically related  to … the information from the test? Will you want to speak to a genetic counselor or a healthcare provider about the test …
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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
Genetic Engineering … Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA, Genes, DNA Sequence … …
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Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children.
… Carrier Screening … Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children. … Genetic Testing, …