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Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge genomic and … tools to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease to foster next-generation healthcare. … The Center … Intramural Research Program to foster the development of cutting edge genomic and informatic approaches to health. …
Educational Resources
A sex chromosome is a type of chromosome that participates in sex determination.
… Sex Chromosome … A sex chromosome is a type of chromosome that participates in sex determination. … X … Y Chromosome, Cell … A sex chromosome is a type of chromosome involved in sex determination. Humans and most … X and Y, that in combination determine the sex of an individual. Females have two X chromosomes in their …
Clinical Research
An Observational Prospective Natural History Study of Metabolism, Infection and Immunity During the COVID19 Pandemic (At-home Participation).
… An Observational Prospective Natural History Study of Metabolism, Infection and Immunity During the COVID19 … and/or symptom updates with us after joining the study.  Privacy and confidentiality are very important to us. All … please contact us at ministudy@nih.gov or Shannon Kruk, Research Nurse and study coordinator, at 301-451-9145. … Why …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Mjoseth … Researchers at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling … -- the negative health outcomes that impact certain groups of people - and the microbiome - the microorganisms that live … including shorter life expectancy and higher rates of cancer and infant mortality, persist among people of …
Educational Resources
NHGRI participates in the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference to help increase genomic literacy.
… visible traits are influenced by genes, the vast majority of genetic variation exists within racial groups and not … to digitize, we have created measures to protect our cyber privacy and data. We know to delete phishing emails, we … three sessions that will showcase exciting genomics research and advancements for the South By Southwest 2021 …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Infant Health Caitlin Gloeckner Allen Medical University of South Carolina Facilitating the Implementation of Population-wide Genomic Screening across Diverse … (ARDI): Advancing Genomic Medicine through rare diseases research in Africa Gabor T. Marth Martin Tristani-Firouzi …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies the mechanisms by which genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease. … A major focus of the branch's research lies in understanding how …
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.
… genetic mutations that have evolved over thousands of years to protect Africans from disease-causing pathogens. … Today, these same mutations can increase the risk of other diseases in Africans and people of African descent. … risk of kidney disease. … "Strides have been made but more research must be done to understand the interactions of …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research …
News Release
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… … NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations. But this can only be done by … blood draws and heart imaging on thousands of healthy participants. Unfortunately, she said, the participants …