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Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.
… Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, … is actually a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, … whether to have a fetus tested for thalassemia. Prenatal testing can be done around the 11th week of pregnancy using …
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An antibody is a protein component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign substances like bacteria and viruses, and neutralizes them.
… component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign substances like bacteria and … and neutralizes them. … Immune System, Bacteria, Virus, Blood, Circulation, Disease, Antigen … An antibody is a … component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign substances like bacteria and …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… an explosion in at-home, or "direct to consumer" genomic testing. You can even seek genomic information without … to learn more about yourself or your family through DNA testing - maybe you've seen ads on TV or heard them on the … radio. The global "direct-to-consumer" (or DTC) genomic testing market was valued at $117 million in 2017, suggesting …
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To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score . Since … of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score. … To prevent an … of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score. … News …
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NIH investigators have discovered that genomic switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system.
… of Health (NIH) have discovered the genomic switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system. The … investigators have discovered that genomic switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system. … Immune system regulation, genomic switches in blood cells, autoimmune disorders, John O'shea M.D., Golnaz …
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Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children.
… be at risk for passing it on to their children. … Genetic Testing, Genetic Disorder, Alleles, Inheritance, Family Health History … Carrier screening involves testing to see if a person “carries” a genetic variation …
Genetic Disorders
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine.
… disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine. … Phenylketonuria … disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine. Phenylalanine … … PKU is usually diagnosed through newborn screening testing that is done shortly after birth on a blood sample …
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A phenotype is an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type.
… observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. … Gene, Heterozygous, Homozygous, Allele, Trait, … observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type. A person’s phenotype is determined by both their … observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. … Educational Resources …
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Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… ago, Emily* discovered that she had fewer platelets in her blood than most people. Platelets, sticky disc-shaped pieces … However, when one of Emily’s relatives underwent genetic testing for an unrelated condition, they were told that they … turns genes on and off. It also helps stem cells in the blood, known as hematopoietic stem cells, develop and …
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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. … Lymphocytes, White Blood Cell, Immune System … A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. There are two …