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Genetic Disorders
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder that causes a person's bones to break easily, often from little or no apparent trauma.
… easily, often from little or no apparent trauma. … Genetic Disorders …
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders. … The Medical Genetics Residency Program exposes … gain broad experience in clinical and molecular genetics, metabolic diseases and cytogenetics. M.D. candidates must … Genetic Disorders, Clinical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Metabolic Diseases, Cytogenetics … Three-year residency …
Genetic Disorders
Methylmalonic acidemia is a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly.
… Methylmalonic acidemia refers to a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain … acidemia (MMA) refers to a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain … most patients with cblA and cblB show clinical and metabolic improvement with supplementation with a form of …
Genetic Disorders
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin. … Genetic Disorders …
News Release
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues have identified genomic variants that cause a rare and severe inflammatory skin disorder, known as disabling pansclerotic morphea, and have found a potential treatment.
… to be a potential treatment for other inflammatory skin disorders or disorders related to tissue scarring, whether it is scarring … to be a potential treatment for other inflammatory skin disorders or disorders related to tissue scarring, whether it …
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Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… altered B cell function in children with mitochondrial disorders led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response … activity of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that B cells, which produce antibodies to … in more than 350 genes have been linked to mitochondrial disorders with varied symptoms depending on which cells are …
News Release
Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… find disease-causing genomic variants and identify genetic disorders by examining people’s faces . Researchers at the … Specifically, Dr. Shchelochkov is interested in a rare metabolic disorder called propionic acidemia, which affects … with Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D. , chief of the NHGRI Metabolic Medicine Branch, that used machine learning to find …
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Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic disorders. “Autosomal” means that the gene in question is …
Genetic Disorders
Antiphospholipid Syndrome is a disorder characterized by elevated levels of antibodies that are associated with clots in the arteries and veins.
… or to affect anticoagulant (anti-clotting) therapy. Skin Disorders Certain skin conditions have also been observed in … which the skin tissue dies). Stroke and Other Neurological Disorders Stroke is associated with APS, as are some other … stream, causing embolic events. Lupus and Other Autoimmune Disorders APS is classified within the category of autoimmune …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… Autism represents a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, … … Autism - or more precisely the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - represent a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, …