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Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
Jobs at NHGRI
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
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Dr. Daniel Shriner is a researcher in NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… as well as investigation into global patterns of human genetic variation. Applied research includes mapping genetic variants that influence obesity and anthropometric …
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A haplotype is a set of DNA variations, or polymorphisms, that tend to be inherited together.
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Scientists from the 1000 Genomes Project Consortium has created the world's largest catalog of genomic differences among humans.
… that has produced a valuable resource about human genomic variation," said Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., director of NHGRI. … insights add to a growing understanding of the patterns of variation in individuals' genomes, and provide a foundation … Lisa Brooks, Ph.D., program director in the NHGRI Genomic Variation Program. "The 1000 Genomes Project data are a …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… diagnosed. About 80 percent of these rare disorders are genetic in origin, and 95 percent of them do not have even … efforts sometimes shrink the path for establishing the genetic basis for a rare condition from decades (and … over time. They obtained testing for a number of known genetic conditions , but Bertrand did not have any of them. …
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In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
… Genetic Imprinting … In genomic imprinting the ability of a … upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene. … Genetic Imprinting, DNA Sequence, Genes, Family Health …
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The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Loading... … Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an … … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an …
Genetic Disorders
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
… Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging. … Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, … disease. In accordance with this clinical observation, the genetic mutation appears in nearly all instances to occur in …
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … iron absorption. … Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … or alcoholism. … Hemochromatosis is one of the few genetic diseases for which there is a relatively simple and …