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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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