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Human Genetic Variation
Related Information: Genetic Variation Program Program RationaleDifferences in the genetic sequence among individuals, genetic variation, can explain some of the physiological differences between people that may lead to an increased or decreased risk for disease. While single genetic differences account for some diseases, common diseases are generally affected by complex interactions among multiple genes and environmental factors. The Human Genetic Variation projects of the Large-Scale Genome Sequencing Program leverage NHGRI-sponsored sequencing capacity to create resources that are used to study the role that genetic variation among individuals plays in disease susceptibility and drug response. Top of page Human Genetic Variation ProgramsTop of page Pogram ContactsAdam Felsenfeld, Ph.D. Lisa Brooks, Ph.D. Jane Peterson, Ph.D. Top of page Last Reviewed: January 16, 2009 |