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An antibody is a protein component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign substances like bacteria and viruses, and neutralizes them.
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The skin microbiota plays an intricate role in the human immune system, directing many immune functions and defending against bacterial pathogens.
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20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… in FTO as in adults.  Genetic variants and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Using data from the same group of more than 5,000 … known associations between genetic variants and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and other disorders. Dr. Harley, … genetic variants, John Harley, Bahram Namjou, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Hakon Hakonarson …
Genetic Disorders
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
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A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
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NHGRI researchers found that a protein in the immune system is particularly adaptable to mutations.
Genetic Disorders
Myotonic dystrophy is an inherited type of muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles and other body systems.
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A tumor suppressor gene directs the production of a protein that is part of the system that regulates cell division.
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The E​MERGE Network develops, disseminates and applies approaches to research that combine biorepositories with electronic medical record systems.​
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Researchers have found powerful clues to why certain processes and systems in the mouse are so different from those in people.