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Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases. … Trait, Inherit, Genetic Diseases, Chromosomes, Mutation, …
Talking Glossary
Eugenics is a discredited belief that selective breeding for certain inherited human traits can improve the “fitness” of future generations. For eugenicists, “fitness” corresponded to a narrow view of humanity and society that developed directly from the ideologies and practices of scientific racism, colonialism, ableism and imperialism.
News Release
NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… Jessica Chong, Ph.D. University of Washington, Seattle Use quantitative models and machine learning to improve links … five years. … Genomic Innovator Awards, human biology, quantitative models, machine learning, personalized medicine, …
Staff
Vence Bonham is the acting deputy director for NHGRI and an associate investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… methods and data types including qualitative interviews, quantitative survey methods, and biological data including … populations. The Bonham group also studies sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease, a condition with applications … GJ, Brody LC. Screening student athletes for sickle cell trait--a social and clinical experiment. N Engl J Med , …
Educational Resources
The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes that are involved in sex determination.
… X Chromosome, Y Chromosome, Phenotype, Fragile X Syndrome, Trait … The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes …
Educational Resources
Gene regulation is the process of turning genes on and off.
… is the process of turning genes on and off. … Gene Expression, Genes, DNA, Transcription Factors … Gene …
Educational Resources
Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein.
… of DNA and protein. … Chromosome, Histones, Gene Expression, DNA … Chromatin refers to a mixture of DNA and …
Fact Sheets
A biological pathway is a series of actions among molecules in a cell that leads to a certain product or a change in the cell.
… product or a change in the cell. … Biochemistry, Gene Expression, Metabolism, Medication … A biological pathway is …
Educational Resources
A histone is a protein that provides structural support to a chromosome.
… chromosome. … Histones, DNA, Chromatin, Double Helix, Gene Expression … A histone is a protein that provides structural … shape. Histones also play a role in the regulation of gene expression. … Educational Resources …
Clinical Research
The INSIGHTS study is exploring sickle cell disease in adults.
… Health Information About Sickle Cell Disease Sickle Cell Trait National Human Genome Research Institute - Learning … Disorder, Clinical Trial, Research Study, Sickle Cell Trait … The INSIGHTS study is exploring sickle cell disease …