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Epigenetics is an emerging field of science that studies heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in the underlying DNA sequence of the organism.
… change in the underlying DNA sequence of the organism. … Heritability, DNA, DNA Sequence, DNA Methylation … …
Event
On May 1–2, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored this NHGRI workshop in Silver Spring, Maryland.
… sponsored the NHGRI workshop, Revisiting the Missing Heritability of Complex Diseases, Ten Years On , in Silver … 2008, explore the value of identifying sources of missing heritability, and identify research that should be pursued to … Spring … MD … 8777 Georgia Ave … Revisiting the Missing Heritability of Complex Diseases, Ten Years On … NHGRI …
News Release
Researchers and families are investigating the heritability of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
… families … Researchers and families are investigating the heritability of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or … and ADHD … Researchers and families are investigating the heritability of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or …
News Release
Researchers identified connections in the brain that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may inherit from their parents.
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
Research at NHGRI
The Division of Intramural Research conducts scientific studies in NHGRI's labs on and around the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.
Staff
Dr. Philip Shaw is an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… E, Bonner T, Goduni E, Sharp W & Shaw P. Estimating the heritability of structural and functional brain connectivity …
Staff
Dr. David Adams is a senior clinician in the Office of the Clinical Director, NHGRI, and co-director of the Undiagnosed Diseases Program at NIH. He serves as deputy director of clinical genomics in both.
Event
On November 1-5, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.  The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics.Â
… dysplasia. PB4848 Stacie Loftus Resolving missing heritability among individuals with oculocutaneous albinism: … 3, 2023, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m . Susan Perksy Clustering of heritability beliefs across diseases, traits, and …