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NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health is participating in the H3Africa Consortium's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array.
… have made a good start in identifying and understanding genetic mutations that have evolved over thousands of years … the risk of other diseases in Africans and people of African descent. Mutations in the gene APOL1 , for example, … to offer protection against the pathogen that causes African sleeping sickness, but today Africans and people of …
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More research must be done to understand the interactions of ancient genes with modern environments.
… have made a good start in identifying and understanding genetic mutations that have evolved over thousands of years … the risk of other diseases in Africans and people of African descent. Mutations in the gene APOL1 , for example, … today Africans and people of African ancestry with these genetic mutations have a higher risk of kidney disease. …
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Researchers have conducted the first study to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African Americans.
… underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African Americans. They discovered that approximately 1 percent of West Africans, African Americans and others of African ancestry carry a … in families. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes …
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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 … A Global Research Endeavor Studies have shown that African populations contain the oldest and most diverse set …
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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… clues to medical conditions in people of sub-Saharan African ancestry, and indicates that the migration from … scientific director of the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. "This is an important study that … including malaria, Lassa fever and trypanosomiasis. The genetic variant frequency in populations from endemic and …
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
… The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study is exploring the genetic factors that contribute to ADHD, with the hope of … and research studies have suggested that there may be a genetic component to this disorder. Individuals diagnosed …
Clinical Research
GENE-FORECAST® is developing a community cohort and resource for defining the significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans.
… significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans. … between the distinct genomic variation characteristic of African-Americans (AA) and the exposome of social … and phenotypes (e.g. coronary artery calcification) in African-Americans (AA). To examine the associations between …
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Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans
A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people of West African ancestry.
… for earlier health interventions for people with West African ancestry. … (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana … the risk of developing chronic kidney disease among African Americans. However, not much is known about how these …
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Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… Announcements ( RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049 )  Can a genetic counselor consultant fulfill the need to have a person with genetic counseling experience on the team? No, a person or … experience need(s) to be an integral part of the research team including being involved in research design, …
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Researchers identified regions of the genome associated with skin color variation in some African populations, furthering skin disease and cancer research.
… that are associated with skin color variation in some African populations, opening new avenues for research on skin diseases and cancer in all populations. … regions of the human genome associated with skin color in African populations. To do this, they took color meter …