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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
News Release
A team from the NIH has surmounted a major obstacle to testing potential drug therapies for a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease.
… are helping to better explain the disease and may lead to development of new drugs for patients with this condition. In …
Educational Resources
Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
… is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. … is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. DNA is made of … is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. …
Talking Glossary
A pathogenic variant is a genomic variant that may increase a person’s risk of developing a condition, disorder or disease.
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
Research Funding
IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care.
… to enhance the use of genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information … IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information … IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information …
News Release
A new study by scientists at NHGRI, suggests that iPSCs do not develop more mutations than cells that are duplicated by subcloning.
… to return any adult cell to its earliest stage of development (a pluripotent stem cell) and change it into … of the National Academy of Sciences .   "This technology will eventually change how doctors treat diseases. …
Research Funding
The E​MERGE Network develops, disseminates and applies approaches to research that combine biorepositories with electronic medical record systems.​
… data collection GRA clinical data element integration GRA development/harmonization Integration of validated PRS into … strategies Participant/provider surveys sIRB protocol development ELSI for returning PRS, IRB, privacy, etc. …
Research Training
The Graduate Partnerships Program develops future scientists by providing opportunities to perform research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Graduate Partnerships Program fosters the professional development of future scientists by providing the opportunity … ​The Graduate Partnerships Program fosters the professional development of future scientists by providing opportunities …
Research Training
NHGRI funds training and career development programs at academic, medical and other institutions throughout the U.S.
… of Florida Training Program for Applied Research and Development in Genomic Medicine Julio Duarte Stephen Kimmel … Human Genome Research Institute funds training and career development programs at academic, medical and other … Human Genome Research Institute funds training and career development programs at academic, medical and other …