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On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… Biomarkers, Disorders of the Gut and Disorders of the Brain Naomi Wray, Oxford University 2:00 p.m.  Major Genes …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… data from different racial/ethnic groups, and examine how brain images and other biomarkers are associated with genome … will examine whether CNVs influence memory performance, brain images and other biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease. …
Media Advisory
The NIH-funded Integrative Human Microbiome Project presented at the International Human Microbiome Congress.
… genomics and disease risk prediction; the microbiome and brain function and neurological diseases; and the use of …
Clinical Research
In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, scientists at the NIH highlighted an increased incidence of Parkinson disease among patients with GD and their families.
… is generally no effective treatment due to the severe brain involvement and inability of current therapies to cross the blood-brain barrier. Life expectancy is usually less than 2 years. …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… . This fatal disease, caused by abnormal proteins in the brain called prions, makes the brain start functioning abnormally, with symptoms that …
FAQ
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means to the pediatric mitochondrial disease community.
… example, pediatric mitochondrial disease often affects the brain, which may cause children to experience movement …
News Release
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.
… are known to affect organs such as the heart, liver, and brain, less is known how they affect the immune system. Using …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… and rare genetic variations impact the development of the brain, metabolism, and behavior through the lifespan. We also …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified new genes associated with the Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) and some possible new therapies.
… seen in colon cancer, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, brain tumors and some blood cancers. Other patients had …
Event
On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.