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DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation.
… investigations, other forensic purposes and paternity testing. In these situations, one aims to “match” two DNA …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct research and provides clinical rotations to learn about genetic conditions.
… have access to more than twenty-five adult, pediatric, prenatal and specialty genetic clinical training sites in the … and behavioral issues surrounding the use of genetic testing. Students are exposed to cutting-edge molecular … Genetics Marcia Ferguson, M.G.C. Amy Kimball, M.S. Prenatal Genetics Adrienne Chase, M.G.C. Amy Kimball, M.S. …
Educational Resources
A syndrome is a collection of recognizable traits or abnormalities that tend to occur together and are associated with a specific disease.
… disease. … Fragile X Syndrome, Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Disease … A syndrome, as related to …
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NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" series to share our genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions.
… … Reddit, Ask Me Anything, AMA, CRISPR, Genetic Testing … NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… and other partners. … family health history, genetic testing, ancestry, CDC , Surgeon General … My Family Health …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… … Genetic Disorder, Genetic Disease, Gene Editing, Genetic Testing, Chromosomes … A list of genetic, orphan and rare …
Research Training
This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… work, the country of Thailand has implemented genomic testing before these medications are prescribed. The results … Thailand's government even covers the cost of this testing, and the frequency of SJS/TEN has been drastically … for tamoxifen does not recommend CYP2D6 pharmacogenomic testing, but the issue is still being reviewed as more …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… needs, ranging from clients seeking disease susceptibility testing to those wanting to know if a therapeutic treatment … information about risks but also the consequences of testing and the potential for therapeutic intervention. These … University, Genetic Training, Newborn Screening, Genetic Testing … The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program …
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Katie Lewis is a genetic counselor in the NHGRI Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP).
… on genetic counseling and patients who receive genetic testing. She is excited to be working with the patients and … Research Program (GSRP), genetic counseling, genetic testing … Katie Lewis is a genetic counselor in the NHGRI …