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Over the last 20 years, three families have been unknowingly linked to one another by an unknown illness. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and other organizations have now identified the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome. The results of their work were published on Dec. 11 in the journal Nature.
… Ph.D. … Mutations in the RIPK1 gene responsible for CRIA syndrome Over the last 20 years, three families have been … the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome. The results were published in the journal Nature . … cleavage-resistant RIPK1-induced autoinflammatory (CRIA) syndrome.       Although the researchers made the connection …
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NHGRI researchers have discovered clues to the possible cause of recurring, non-contagious fevers and sores that affect only children. Several genes have been implicated with the syndrome, known as PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), which could lead to new treatments.
… in inflammation-related genes are associated with PFAPA syndrome … Researchers at the National Human Genome Research … only children. Several genes have been implicated with the syndrome, known as PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, …
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In 1982, John Carey, M.D., and his colleagues named the rare disease, Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome. Now, researchers have identified the genomic mutations.
… Doctors initially misdiagnosed the children with Moebius Syndrome, a disease characterized by facial paralysis. "My … the children's very rare disease, Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome (CFZS). Thirty-five years later, researchers have … laborators-identify-the-genomic-cause-for-careyfinemanziter-syndrome/" …
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NIH researchers identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood.
… have identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring … … The NIH group first encountered a patient with the syndrome approximately 10 years ago. The patient, then 3 … in blood vessel walls result. The researchers call the new syndrome, deficiency of ADA2, or DADA2. The enzyme ADA2 is …
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Dr. Leslie Biesecker is a clinical and molecular geneticist in and the chief of NHGRI's Center for Precision Health Research.
… natural history of numerous diseases, including Proteus syndrome, PIK3CA-related overgrowth syndrome, TARP syndrome, oculofaciocardiodental syndrome, Lenz …
Educational Resources
Monosomy refers to the condition in which only one chromosome from a pair is present in cells rather than the two copies usually found in diploid cells.
… … Monosomy, Chromosome, Diploid, Genetic Diseasem, Turner Syndrome, Cri Du Chat Syndrome … Monosomy refers to the condition in which only one … monosomy, causes certain human diseases such as Turner syndrome and Cri du chat syndrome. … Monosomy refers to the …
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Three summer interns advanced biomedical research as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Sciences.
… This summer, Ms. Iriele focused on patients with Turner syndrome (TS), a chromosomal condition affecting development … student from Cameroon, collected images on Fragile X syndrome from physicians around the world and assessed the … and physical characteristics of Cornelia de Lange syndrome, a developmental disorder that is characterized by …
Genetic Disorders
Dercum disease is a rare condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age.
… Dercum disease - also known as Adiposis Dolorosa, Anders' syndrome and Dercum-Vitaut syndrome - is a rare condition that is characterized by … condition. In addition, it tends to be progressive. … This syndrome consists of four cardinal symptoms: (1) multiple, …
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Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors.
… behaviors. … Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, ASD, Developmental Disorder … Autism is a condition …
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SJS/TEN is a severe drug reactions that affect the skin, and one of the most severe of adverse reactions affecting any system in the body
… soon by a rare genetic condition known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN). SJS/TEN is the … victim to the fatal genetic condition, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, or SJS/TEN. Photo … many more such variants and understand how they cause the syndrome so we can develop effective treatment and prevention …