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Leadership Initiatives
The Genomic Literacy, Education, and Engagement Initiative is a national campaign to enhance genomic literacy.
… The Genomic Literacy, Education, and Engagement (GLEE) Initiative is envisioned as a national campaign to enhance the genomic literacy of three target audiences: K-16 students, the …
News Release
Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… … Two grants totaling more than $300,000 will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research conducted …
Clinical Studies
The IDENTIFY Study is a study exploring how prenatal blood test results for the baby might also detect cancer in the mother.
… baby might also detect cancer in the mother. … Clinical Studies …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) … A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an … (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a … involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more frequently in those with a …
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
… Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many … strategies to detect, treat and prevent the disease. Such studies are particularly useful in finding genetic variations … … The impact on medical care from genome-wide association studies could potentially be substantial. Such research is …
Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… NHGRI celebrates National DNA Day with events that promote genomic literacy … NHGRI events for National DNA Day - a Reddit "Ask … National DNA Day, DNA Day, genetics, genomics, Reddit AMA, genomic literacy … National DNA Day events give the public a …
News Release
Researchers have conducted the first study to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African Americans.
… has conducted the first study of its kind to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and … African Americans and others of African ancestry carry a genomic variant that increases their risk of obesity, a … variant, according to the study. Most of the genomic studies conducted on obesity to date have been in people of …
Clinical Research
The INSIGHTS study is exploring sickle cell disease in adults.
… disease in adults by looking at many factors, including genomic, microbial, physical and social influences. … The … and social science approaches to identify microbiome, genomic and environmental contributions to sickle cell …
Clinical Research
This study evaluates patients with inherited metabolic disorders and related medical complications.
… acid levels, and for genetic tests and basic research studies. In some patients, a blood test to measure growth … … Chandler, R. J. and Venditti, C. P. Genetic and genomic systems to study methylmalonic acidemia.  Mol Genet …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… newsletters, and we may also invite you to join spinoff studies that relate to CLINSEQ®.   Return of Genetic Results: …