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Heterozygous refers to having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent.
… gene from each parent. … Heterozygous, Homozygous, Gene, Family Health History, Mutation … Heterozygous, as related to …
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Fraternal twins are also dizygotic twins.
… Fraternal twins are also dizygotic twins. … Genes, Twins, Family Health History, Newborn Screening … Fraternal twins (also …
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Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease characterized by faulty digestion, breathing problems, respiratory infections, and loss of salt in sweat.
… and loss of salt in sweat. … Hereditary Disease, Family Health History, Gene, CFTR … Cystic fibrosis (abbreviated CF) …
Event
On August 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs:  RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.Â
… for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs:  RFA-HG-23-017  and RFA-HG-23-018 . … to support investigator-initiated research in genomics and health equity, with the ultimate goal of developing … that will advance the equitable use of genomics to improve health in U.S. populations. Frequently Asked Questions … …
Research Training
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
… to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health. … Researchers in SBRB investigate social, behavioral, … that facilitate translation of genomic discoveries for health promotion, disease prevention, genetic counseling, and health care improvements. Trainees will work closely with …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health. We do this by getting a DNA sample from you, … and comparing that to what we know about your personal and family health histories. We look at genes related to a … assessment tool compatible with the US Surgeon General's My Family Health Portrait. Genet Med , 2014. [ ePub Ahead of …
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Linkage is the close association of genes or other DNA sequences on the same chromosome.
… on the same chromosome. … DNA Sequence, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History, Chromosome … Linkage, as related to genetics …
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Ancestry-informative markers are sets of polymorphisms for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions.
… from different geographical regions. … Ancestry, Genome, Family Health History, Genotype, DNA Sequence … Ancestry-informative …
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Codominance is a relationship between two versions of a gene.
… versions of a gene. … Genes, Alleles, Recessive, Dominant, Family Health History, Inheritance … Codominance, as it relates to …
Staff
​Lin Lei is a biochemist at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health. ​
… at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH), National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Lin joined the group in November 2013; her main … Lei … Lin Lei, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, zebrafish, biochemistry … Lin Lei, Center for …