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Insertion is a type of mutation involving the addition of genetic material.
… Insertion … Insertion is a type of mutation involving the addition of genetic material. … Mutation … An insertion, as related to genomics, is a type of mutation that involves the addition of one or more …
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A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
… Lymphocyte … A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. … … White Blood Cell, Immune System … A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. …
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A stem cell is a cell with the potential to form many of the different cell types found in the body.
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Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination that occurs during meiosis (the formation of egg and sperm cells).
… Homologous Recombination … Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination that occurs during meiosis (the … Variation, Chromosomes … Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination in which nucleotide sequences …
The Genomics Landscape
In March 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., honors the recipients of the inaugural Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce - Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University), Bettie Graham (NHGRI) and Ann Mc Cartney (University of California, Santa Cruz) - for exemplifying powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
… Nile rat facilitates exploration of the genetic basis of diabetes Toh et al. BMC Biol 20, 245 (2022). PMC9641963 … rat genome that are related to human genes involved in type 2 diabetes. The Nile rat genome sequence will allow …
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Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) helps you and your family learn how your family health history affects your risk for diseases.
… Colorectal Cancer Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Type 2 Diabetes Heart Disease How to Use the Families SHARE Risk …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… profiling reveals molecular signatures associated with type 2 diabetes in Nigerians Doumatey, et al. Genome Med ., 2024 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of the Technology Transfer Office and its mission to manage all the legal negotiations that help to protect federally funded research from being unduly exploited, while also giving that research avenues to reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances.
… “The FUSION Study: Mapping Genes for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus - Tissue Biopsy Study” is a long-term, … effort to identify genomic variants that predispose to type 2 diabetes. Nearly 60 other researchers have used this …
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… Families Share Disease Worksheet: What is Type 2 Diabetes? …
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Reflecting on his NIH career, Dr. Smith recounts his journey from researcher to program director in a conversation with NHGRI science writer Sonja Soo, Ph.D. He looks ahead to a retirement filled with traveling, spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball and brewing ale.
… genes and studied conditions such as kidney failure and diabetes. Some high points were performing the analyses … studied conditions such as kidney failure, HIV/AIDS and diabetes. Reflecting on his NIH career, Dr. Smith recounts …