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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.
… Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases …
Educational Resources
Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder.
… Risk … Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the … that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder. … Gene, Gene Environment Interaction, … individual will be affected by a particular heritable or genetic disorder. Both a person’s genome and environmental …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… to develop new and more powerful ways to assess people’s genetic risk for developing various diseases. One approach has … risk score webpage , which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores and more! …
For Patients and Families
Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… Genetic professionals work as members of health care teams providing information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. … Genetics professionals are …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
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… Finding accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases among the millions … articles that interest you. Internet Credibility Help from Genetic Alliance The Access To Credible Genetics (ATCG) …
Talking Glossary
A polygenic risk score (abbreviated PRS) uses genomic information alone to assess a person’s chances of having or developing a particular medical condition.
… Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) … A polygenic risk score (abbreviated PRS) uses genomic information alone to assess a person’s chances of having or …
News Release
Research studies are now using polygenic risk scores to determine a person’s inherited risk for certain diseases, but there are inconsistencies in how these scores are calculated. NHGRI has published guidelines in Nature for how these scores should be reported.
… be used as a framework for publishing studies on polygenic risk scores. … Scientists and healthcare providers are … that identifies the minimal polygenic risk score-related information that scientists should include in their studies. … builds off another best practice model called the Genetic Risk Prediction Studies (GRIPS) statement, published …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, commonly known as GINA, is … protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information. It was first introduced into the U.S. … testing was becoming more common, there was an increasing risk that health insurance companies could use a person's …
eMERGE
Important information about RFAs, upcoming dates, frequently asked questions and helpful links.
… Important information about RFAs, upcoming dates, frequently asked … interactive Q&A webinar for the eMERGE Genomic Risk Assessment and Management Network funding opportunities. … by the Steering Committee. If patients have already had genetic testing, can they still be included in the …