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Talking Glossary
Un gen de susceptibilidad al cáncer es un gen que, cuando cambia (o muta) confiere a la persona un mayor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer.
… a la persona un mayor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer. … A cancer-susceptibility gene is a gene that, when changed (or … gives an individual an increased risk for developing cancer. Individuals who have inherited mutations in certain cancer-susceptibility genes have a lifetime risk of cancer that is significantly …
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Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system.
… Prostate Cancer … Prostate cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth … gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. … Cancer, Cell, Mitosis, Mutation … Prostate cancer is a …
News Release
NIH-funded researchers completed the PanCancer Atlas from over 10,000 tumors representing 33 types of cancer.
… cells (in pink), illustrating a primary tumor spreading to other parts of the body through the circulatory system. … clustering, which groups tumors by parameters such as genes being expressed, abnormality of chromosome numbers in … information about NIH and its programs, visit nih.gov . … Related Content … NIH completes in-depth genomic analysis of …
NACHGR
Links to past NHGRI Director's Report-Related Documents.
… 2024   September 2024 Director's Report-Related Documents   May 2024 Director's Report-Related Documents   February 2024 Director's Report-Related … … Past Director's Report-Related Documents … Links to past NHGRI Director's Report-Related Documents. … Links to …
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Gene mapping is the process of establishing the locations of genes on the chromosomes.
… mapping is the process of establishing the locations of genes on the chromosomes. … Chromosomes, Linkage Analysis, … DNA Sequencing, Chromosomes … Gene mapping refers to the process of determining the location of genes on chromosomes. Today, the most efficient approach for …
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TCGA researchers have found that chromophobe renal cell carcinoma stems partly from gene alterations in the mitochondria, the cell's energy supplier.
… cell carcinoma (ChRCC) - stems in part from alterations in genes in the mitochondria, the cell's energy supplier. They … In the study - the most extensive genomic view of ChRCC to date - investigators led by Chad Creighton, Ph.D., Baylor … about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov . … Related Content … Rare kidney tumor provides insights on role …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… Green, M.D., Ph.D. … Last month, I was deeply flattered to receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree from … Hair and the Immune System Essential Malaria Parasite Genes Revealed Genomic Databases Weakened by Lack of … Dr. Dan Kastner a Finalist for Service to America Medal … Related Resources … In This Issue … 2020 Vision for Genomics …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health. … personal and family health histories. We look at genes related to a variety of conditions, including heart disease, …
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Gene expression is the process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule.
… process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule. … Genetic Code, … and cell types. The RNA and protein products of many genes serve to regulate the expression of other genes. Where, when, and how much a gene is expressed can also …
News Release
A new method of targeting specific DNA sequences in zebrafish could accelerate the discovery of gene function and the identification of disease genes in humans.
… of gene function and the identification of disease genes in humans, according to scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute … programs, visit www.nih.gov . … From Zebrafish to People … Related Content … A new role for zebrafish: larger scale gene …