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The TCGA network describes uterine and bile duct cancer.
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Insertion is a type of mutation involving the addition of genetic material.
… Insertion … Insertion is a type of mutation involving the addition of genetic material. … Mutation … An insertion, as related to genomics, is a type of mutation that involves the addition of one or more …
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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. … … White Blood Cell, Immune System … A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. …
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A stem cell is a cell with the potential to form many of the different cell types found in the body.
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Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination that occurs during meiosis (the formation of egg and sperm cells).
… Homologous Recombination … Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination that occurs during meiosis (the … Variation, Chromosomes … Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination in which nucleotide sequences …
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Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing diseases by combining information about family member health and lifestyle factors from family members.
… health and require further testing. The researchers used type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) as the disease model for their study. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of the Technology Transfer Office and its mission to manage all the legal negotiations that help to protect federally funded research from being unduly exploited, while also giving that research avenues to reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances.
… “The FUSION Study: Mapping Genes for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus - Tissue Biopsy Study” is a long-term, … effort to identify genomic variants that predispose to type 2 diabetes. Nearly 60 other researchers have used this …
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Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… and blood pressure in African Americans and for type-2 diabetes in West Africans. His lab contributes to the global …
The Genomics Landscape
In March 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., honors the recipients of the inaugural Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce - Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University), Bettie Graham (NHGRI) and Ann Mc Cartney (University of California, Santa Cruz) - for exemplifying powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
… Nile rat facilitates exploration of the genetic basis of diabetes Toh et al. BMC Biol 20, 245 (2022). PMC9641963 … rat genome that are related to human genes involved in type 2 diabetes. The Nile rat genome sequence will allow …
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Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) helps you and your family learn how your family health history affects your risk for diseases.
… Colorectal Cancer Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Type 2 Diabetes Heart Disease How to Use the Families SHARE Risk …