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Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… Mediterranean Fever treated?" below). Usually a positive family history in people of Middle Eastern ancestry. The results of … and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding Reliable Health Information Online …
News Release
Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… A collection of oral history videos released today by the National Human Genome … year and additional videos in the future. In each oral history, influential scientists offer extensive insight into … resources that are critical to a better understanding of health and disease. Timeline of our genomics history. Credit: …
News Release
NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health is participating in the H3Africa Consortium's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array.
… director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and chief and senior investigator of the … multi-layered stories and their implications for human history and health," said Dr. Rotimi. "The way people look …
News Release
Researchers and families are investigating the heritability of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
… in an ADHD clinical study at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) led by Dr. Philip Shaw of the National Human … "Knowing more about ADHD would help me learn about my family and help me prepare to be more supportive of Luke," … I met individually with a study coordinator to discuss our family and personal histories of medical and mental health, …
About NHGRI
A timeline of notable events in the history of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific achievements, Dr. … advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health, the largest biomedical research agency in the world. Our institute's history is inextricably intertwined with the Human Genome …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… The History of Genomics Program maintains and provides access to … century. The program produces and maintains a large oral history collection that features interviews with some of the … in the Past, Present and Future October 6, 2022 The history of genomics told through machine learning: A …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral … of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities specifically relating to the integration of … spectrum of disorders from those that have a major public health impact to rare genetic conditions with significant …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
… PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. The … that are some of the greatest achievements in the history of science. … Ken Burns Present PBS Premiere of ‘The Gene: An Intimate History’ April 3, 2020 From WETA PBS announces "Ken Burns …
For Patients and Families
Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.
… have high blood pressure as an adult. Learning about the health history of your family and sharing this information with your health care … To help people use family history to improve their health, the U.S. Surgeon General started a national public … private Possible discrimination at work and from health insurance companies Need for more information about …
Educational Resources
A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or … Genotype, Inherited, Phenotype, Proband, Family History, Genetic Counseling … of a trait or health condition through generations of a family. The pedigree particularly shows the relationships …