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Ancestry-informative markers are sets of polymorphisms for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions.
… for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions. … Ancestry, … that appear in substantially different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions of the world. … for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions. … …
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On April 25, 2023, NHGRI hosted a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.
… hosted a symposium on April 25, 2023 to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome … 25, 2023, NHGRI will host a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome … 25, 2023, NHGRI hosted a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome …
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On November 18, 2021, NHGRI will host an NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Special Interest Group lecture, "NIH Approach to Inclusive Excellence - The COSWD Viewpoint" by Marie A. Bernard, M.D.
… NHGRI will host an NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Special Interest Group lecture, "NIH Approach to Inclusive … NHGRI will host an NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Special Interest Group lecture, "NIH Approach to Inclusive …
News Release
Researchers show critical association between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 gene.
… susceptibility to the disease in sub-Saharan African populations. The gene could also influence the development of T2D in other populations and inform further research. In a study published … have already implicated in T2D in mostly European ancestry populations. The work was funded by the National Human Genome …
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The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of … sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of … sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of …
Research Funding
The IGNITE PTN supports a network of multi-site clinical groups involving diverse settings and populations to conduct two pragmatic clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… Coordinating Center (CC) involving diverse settings and populations to conduct pragmatic clinical trials of genomic … through pragmatic trials in diverse and underserved populations across Indiana Todd Skaar, Ph.D., Indiana … Implementation Research in the Diverse Settings and Populations of New York City Carol Horowitz, M.D., M.P.H., …
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An interview with Meru Sadhu, an Earl Stadtman Investigator and head of the systems biology and genome engineering section within the NHGRI Intramural Research Program, where he talks about his research and why yeast have a special place in his heart.
… secreted toxins. We did this by looking across yeast populations and found that yeast do vary in terms of their … Ganguly, Sadhu discusses his research and why yeast have a special place in his heart. He even provides a small … where he talks about his research and why yeast have a special place in his heart. … An interview with Meru Sadhu, …
Educational Resources
Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… a population. Though it primarily affects small, isolated populations, the effects of genetic drift can be strong, …
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As a way to engage with members of the public who want to know more about particular genomics topics, NHGRI director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. answers questions on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDrGenome and invites a special guest from NHGRI to join him.
… he dives into different genomics topics and invites a special guest from NHGRI to join him. Past guests have … on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDrGenome and invites a special guest from NHGRI to join him. … As a way to engage … on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDrGenome and invites a special guest from NHGRI to join him. … Event …
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On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD. The following questions were answered during the meeting.
… not reflect the value of PRS. Careful evaluation of the populations of reference that gave rise to the PRSs used in a … history of the harms that have been incurred by high-risk populations who bear the burden of disease in this country. … individuals, include misrepresenting or misclassifying populations, or de-emphasizing differences across people when …