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Educational Resources
Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases. … Trait, Inherit, Genetic Diseases, Chromosomes, Mutation, Recessive, Dominant …
Educational Resources
Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality.
… Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) … Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality. … Genetic Disease, Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Chromsomes, Prenatal … Screening … Down syndrome (also called Trisomy 21) is a genetic condition caused by an error in the process that …
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … iron absorption. … Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … heart, pancreas, joints and pituitary gland, leading to diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified new genes associated with the Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) and some possible new therapies.
… institute's goals to advance medical knowledge about rare diseases and to potentially provide insights into more common …
News Release
Six new grants will support researchers for new computational approaches to search millions of genomic variants for disease susceptibility.
… of many people suggests that there are tens of millions of genetic variants, or DNA spelling differences. For the last … (GWAS) to find regions of the genome associated with diseases and traits. In GWAS, the genomes of thousands of … said Lisa Brooks, Ph.D., program director of the NHGRI Genetic Variation Program. "We are looking for approaches …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… backgrounds, about 1 in 200 has FMF. The availability of genetic testing has helped identify numerous cases among … in people of Middle Eastern ancestry. The results of genetic testing. Also helpful in establishing a correct … are being destroyed, a common occurrence in rheumatic diseases, such as FMF. Elevated C-reactive protein, which is …
Educational Resources
Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… Genetic Drift … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to … from generation to generation due to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution characterized by …
Policy Issues
Most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go to market without any independent analysis to verify the claims of the seller.
… As the field of genomics advances, genetic and genomic tests are becoming more common in, and … Oversight of NGS-Based In Vitro Diagnostics Used for Diagnosing Germline Diseases … The FTC’s primary mission is to enforce Section 5 …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by a deletion of a group of genes … cancer, and mental disability. … WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can affect both boys and girls. Babies … Tumor Study National Eye Institute (NEI) Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding Reliable Health …
Educational Resources
A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… Genetic Map … A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the … locations of genes and other important features. … Genetic Map, Chromosome, Genes, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History … A genetic map (also called a linkage map) shows the relative …