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La interacción genes–ambiente se refiere a interrelación de los genes (y en términos más amplios, de la función del genoma) y el entorno fÃsico y social.
… amplios, de la función del genoma) y el entorno fÃsico y social. … Gene–environment interaction refers to the … (and, more broadly, genome function) and the physical and social environment. These interactions influence the … water, nutrition, ultraviolet radiation from the sun and social context. … La interacción genes–ambiente se refiere a …
News Release
Researchers identified connections in the brain that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may inherit from their parents.
… B.M.B.Ch., Ph.D., senior author and an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human … marked by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. These symptoms are not trivial and can cause major … ADHD, inherited brain disorders, Phillip Shaw Ph.D., Social and Behavioral Research Branch, SBRB, brain connectome …
Event
Identifying the ELSI challenges raised by Citizen Science in the context of biomedical research and identify ways for the NIH to address these ELSI issues.
… Trans-NIH Workshop to Explore the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Citizen Science … National … Center … MD … 5635 Fisher Lane … Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Citizen Science … Identifying the ELSI …
News Release
Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… Vence L. Bonham , Jr., J.D., associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at NIH's National Human … populations and genomic databases, Vence Bonham, Social and Behavioral Research Branch, SBRB, GWAS catalog, …
Genetic Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.
… disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks. … ADHD has many causes. … Problems with planning, memory, schoolwork, motor skills, social skills, control of emotions, and response to … disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.​​ ​ … Attention Deficit …
Social Media
NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" series to share our genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions.
… the public through online question and answer sessions. … Social Media …
News Release
Mothers may be able to reduce guilt over their children's inherited obesity guilt by being more careful in the future about their children's diet.
… by Susan Persky, Ph.D., an associate investigator with the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human … belief in the general public is that obesity is mostly behavior-related and that weight gain is controllable. Even … counseling and obesity, childhood diet, Susan Persky, Social and Behavioral Research Branch, SBRB, mother's guilt …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine promotes the humane care and use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing.
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News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… These factors - like genetics, shared environments and social influences - tend to cluster within families, which … Our AMA hosts were Laura Koehly, Ph.D., chief of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch and head of the Social Network Methods Section at NHGRI; Chris Marcum, Ph.D., …
Staff
Jenny Montooth is the social media specialist for the NHGRI Office of Communications.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as the social media specialist for the Office of Communications in 2017. Jenny runs NHGRI’s social media accounts and helps to manage the Twitter account … for Best Government Twitter Presence . Jenny has led the social media strategy for major NHGRI efforts, including the …