NHGRI
NHGRI
NHGRI (pronounced en-aitch-gee-are-eye), also known as the National Human Genome Research Institute, is a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that focuses on advancing health through genome research.
Etymology
The acronym NHGRI stands for National Human Genome Research Institute. The term "genome" is derived from the Greek words "genos" meaning "race, kind" and "nomos" meaning "law". It refers to the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
Related Terms
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Genomics: The study of genomes, including the sequencing, mapping, and analysis of an organism's genetic material.
- Genetic Research: The study of genes and their functions, aiming to understand how genes and genomes affect health and disease.
- National Institutes of Health: The primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
See Also
- Human Genome Project: An international scientific research project with the goal of determining the sequence of nucleotide base pairs that make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome.
- Genetic Testing: A type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to predict a person's risk of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
- Genetic Counseling: The process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NHGRI
- Wikipedia's article - NHGRI
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