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Fact Sheet
Eugenics is the scientifically erroneous and immoral theory of “racial improvement” and “planned breeding,”
… claimed abstract human qualities (e.g., intelligence and social behaviors) were inherited in a simple fashion. … also concerned that the HGP would usher in a new era of behavior genetics, where genes would be used to explain … Research Program has funded research on all aspects of the social and ethical implications of genomics, including the …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct research and provides clinical rotations to learn about genetic conditions.
… Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct social, behavior and policy research in the field of genetic … genetic counselors. Those who are not (e.g., medical social workers, nurse practitioners, physicians, etc.) …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 5, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming omnipresent throughout NHGRI and in genomics.
… watch the upcoming roundtable on the promise and perils of social genomics, which will be held on Wednesday, January 25, … about multiple issues related to complex areas of social and behavioral genomics.   All the best,     … Rare … communicating genomic information can influence peoples’ behavior. These experiences reveal the wide applicability of …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… level traits?   Session 2 – Anatomy, Physiology, and Behavior How do we expect the genetic architecture – defined … differences in the genetic architecture of biological and social traits The title of this session refers to differences between biological or social traits. What makes a trait biological or social? Is …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… (ScM) in Genetic Counseling from the Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of … Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health, Behavior and Society. The Sc.M. degree requirements include a … Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health, Behavior and Society: Doctoral Programs . Six students are …
News Release
Using a virtual reality buffet, researchers studied the hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their children.
… for obesity were less subject to a type of nonconscious behavior called 'choice inertia,' or selecting the same type … senior author and associate investigator with NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB). She also heads … author, staff-scientist and a methodologist in SBRB's Social Network Methods Section. With this model, Dr. Marcum …
Educational Resources
Fragile X syndrome is a hereditary disorder affecting mostly males.
… in particular their ability to learn and their social behavior. The syndrome results from mutations in a gene on …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… stakeholders is important given the ethical, legal and social implications of their historical and current use.   … over time due to shifts in scientific, political and social thinking about race and ethnicity.   When the U.S. … over time due to shifts in scientific, political and social thinking about race and ethnicity. 7 The major …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… centromeres of several chromosomes from three non-human primate species, chimpanzee, orangutan, and macaque. These … the structures and sequences of human and other primate centromeres can help reveal how these important … were dedicated to examining important ethical, legal, and social issues in contemporary genomics. These included …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… educational resources or hosting a livestream or chat on social media using the hashtag #DNADay24. Anyone interested … will be shared on our National DNA Day events map and on social media. …   Washingtonian , a D.C.-based monthly …