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Featured Articles : Genetic Testing

It’s a good idea to talk to as many relatives as you can about your family health history. Knowing two generations back is ideal.
November 26, 2024

Do you know your family health history?

Some people inherit heirlooms—jewelry, furniture, clothing, and other items—from their relatives. But there’s something even more valuable we all inherit:...

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A researcher works in a lab.
January 25, 2023

Precision Environmental Health’s role in preventing disease

What is Precision Environmental Health? Precision Environmental Health is a research area that helps scientists learn how interactions between the...

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November 25, 2019

New study highlights need for diversity in genomic research

What happened when genomic researchers targeted more diverse groups of people in their studies? They found 27 new gene variations. These variations ...

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Katie Lewis in her office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
July 14, 2017

An inside look at genetic counseling

Katie Lewis is a genetic counselor and research coordinator at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). She counsels people...

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Jack C.
July 14, 2017

A diagnosis of Lynch syndrome

Jack C. remembers that day well. The seemingly healthy 65-year-old suddenly had chest pains. But, he had a busy day...

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David Hale
July 14, 2017

A missing ancestry

Many adopted children don't know very much about their biological family. That was the case for David Hale. All...

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July 14, 2017

Is genetic testing right for you?

Have questions about genetic testing? We have answers from the experts at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. What...

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