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Genetic Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes … Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological condition that typically … in movement. The condition affects about 1 to 2 percent of people over the age of 60 years and the chance of developing PD increases as we …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium's publishing of a collection of papers that reported the first truly complete sequence of the human genome.
… The beginning of spring brings some good budgetary news for NIH and NHGRI. … budget, which provides ~$45 billion for NIH (an increase of $2.03 billion). NHGRI’s budget is $639 million, an increase of 3.8% over last year. With the positive news about our … are critical to maintaining the trust of the public in genomics research. Did you know that the top contributors of …
Genetic Disorders
Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper, leading to organ damage that may cause death.
… Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper. Over time, the extra copper can lead … Wilson disease causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper. Many foods contain copper, and it is …
Genetic Disorders
Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called glucocerebroside cannot be adequately degraded.
… Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called glucocerebroside cannot be adequately … Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called …
Genetic Disorders
Dercum disease is a rare condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age.
… Dercum disease is a rare condition that is characterized by … tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age. … Dercum disease - also known as Adiposis Dolorosa, Anders' syndrome … tumors) that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age. However, although it is 20 times more common …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… Teams of scientists will use support from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease, analyzing how genome sequences-the order of chemical … academic medical centers that have been at the forefront of research in Alzheimer's genetics: University of …
Event
On December 12-13, 2024, NHGRI and NIAID co-sponsored the 16th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XVI: Host Genomics and Infectious Disease, in Bethesda MD.
… The objectives of the meeting were to: Define currently available approaches … information in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases Examine obstacles and potential … insufficient guidelines, and sparse ascertainment of underrepresented groups) Identify research opportunities …
NEWS RELEASE
Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes … There is a mighty but invisible kingdom of microbes present within your body. Small yet incredibly … live in all parts of your body and make up the diverse human microbiome. These microbiomes support and maintain your …
News Release
NHGRI celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Human Genome Project with a "15 for 15" Celebration that commemorates the genomic advances since 2003.
… On April 25th - National DNA Day - the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this milestone … the end of the Human Genome Project and the importance of genomics in people's lives. Starting on April 5th and each …
News Release
NHGRI researchers are studying the link between Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by cross-breeding mice with the disease mutations.
… Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their … the puzzling link between a common disorder, Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by … cross-breeding mice to carry human mutations causing each of the two diseases. They published their findings in the …