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The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the re-opening of the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, D.C.
… for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, non-invasive prenatal screening, reliability of electronic health records, … online tool to help individuals make informed COVID-19 testing decisions In-person school during COVID-19 must …
Genetic Disorders
Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological illness causing involuntary movements, severe emotional disturbance and cognitive decline.
… generation to generation. Clinical trials of drugs: Drug testing includes classes of drugs that control symptoms, slow … decisions about testing. Prospective parents consider prenatal testing when one parent has been diagnosed with … Huntington's disease or has been found to carry the gene. Prenatal testing can show whether the child will inherit the …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… as diabetes and high cholesterol, as well as for genetic testing. Participants get the results of all their testing … testing. EKG, Echocardiogram and CT Scan: These are noninvasive tests that look at how your heart is working, … testing. EKG, Echocardiogram and CT Scan: These are noninvasive tests that look at how your heart is working, …
Event
Join us on Wednesday, May 25, as scholars and scientists answer audience questions and address the complexities surrounding historical and present-day eugenics and scientific racism in the context of existing and developing genetic and genomic screening technologies.
… there are many cost-effective, minimal-risk options for prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis for various … risks and potential benefits than established prenatal and newborn screening programs. Although the … A Historical Discussion on Eugenics and Genetic Testing/Screening Panelists: Rebecca Mueller (University of …
Staff
Dr. Clesson Turner is the director of the Reverse Phenotyping Core and a staff clinician in the Center for Precision Health Research of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… patient interview, physical exam, non-invasive diagnostic testing and biospecimen sample collection conducted at no …
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… NAM: Report on Evidence Framework for Genetic Testing Wendy Chung, MD PhD Committee On The Evidence Base … risk of disease, identifying carriers and establishing prenatal and clinical diagnosis or prognosis.” Includes: Prenatal, newborn and carrier screening Testing in high …
Genetic Disorders
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… during an ultrasound test. This can be confirmed by prenatal testing - chorionic villous sampling or amniocentesis - to …
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… Making Disability in Prenatal Genetic Testing - Meghna Mukherjee (Oct. 2022) …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… in cardiovascular disease. They utilize a combination of noninvasive imaging, biomedical informatics, system biology …
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… Bonds Melissa ParisiMD PhD Medical Genetics Branch: Prenatal Genomics and Therapy Section • New Lab at NHGRI • … industry (and social media) Opportunity: Prenatal Genomics Noninvasive prenatal screening using cfDNA NIPT: Sequence, … non - steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs • Offer MAGED2 testing to women carrying male fetuses with extreme …