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Dr. Meeks is a Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… which she studies the interrelationships between lifestyle factors, cytokines, genetic variants, and epigenetic biomarkers in type 2 diabetes among …
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Dr. Laura Elnitski is a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… promoters, enhancers, silencers, splicing elements and epigenetic regulators. She received an Outstanding Research … the most intriguing components of gene regulation is the epigenetic code, which influences gene expression from its … the DNA sequence. Dr. Elnitski's group is studying altered epigenetic patterns of cancer samples to identify genomic …
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Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… patients and providers (e.g., racial concordance). These factors are of particular importance when communicating about … She also explores how beliefs about genetic causal factors in health conditions influence health identity, … when communicating to parents about their child’s risk factors, a gene-environment interaction approach may be …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… considering the importance of social and environmental factors that influence human health (and the interactions … human health is affected by both genomic and non-genomic factors — trying to understand what these factors are and how … p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Prediction: The general features of the epigenetic landscape and transcriptional output will be …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… and evolving ELSI issues is critical. All of these factors contribute to a need for new and more innovative … risks associated with genomic information, examining factors that influence how people perceive such risks. The … center conducted research on the ethical, legal and social factors that influence the translation of genetic information …
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Dr. Philip Shaw was an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… His main interest was in the genetic and environmental factors that influence the development of brain and behavior. … examined the interplay of genomic and environmental factors in shaping the developmental trajectories of brain … S, Hansen N, Elnitski, L & Shaw P. Neuroanatomic, epigenetic, and genetic differences in monozygotic twins …
DIversity Center
Florida International University establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research.
… minority cohorts to elucidate significant epigenetic alterations and identify key patterns of gene … understand the interplay of genetic and non-genetic risk factors for mental illness to better comprehend the risks for … (GWAS). Additionally, we aim to identify biological factors related to health disparities by analyzing the …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
Educational Resources
In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
… itself. Instead, gene expression is silenced by the epigenetic addition of chemical tags to the DNA during egg or sperm formation. Epigenetic tags on imprinted genes usually stay in place for …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… by demonstrating the outcome of an environmentally induced epigenetic change through animation. … Toolkit … Resources … …