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Genetic Disorders
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder that causes a person's bones to break easily, often from little or no apparent trauma.
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Genetic Disorders
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… Neurofibromatosis Network Medline Plus: Neurofibromatosis Genetics Home Reference: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Genetics Home Reference: Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Children's …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… Additional Resources for Cystic Fibrosis Information Genetics Home Reference Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cystic … Fibrosis: Your Genes, Your Health What is Cystic Fibrosis? Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding …
Event
NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024.
… used methods for determining causal variants underlying Mendelian disease. Although WES and WGS have proven to be … to advance our understanding of the genetic cause of Mendelian conditions and to increase the solve rate for rare …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… National Wilms' Tumor Study National Eye Institute (NEI) Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding …
Genetic Disorders
Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper, leading to organ damage that may cause death.
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… The Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch seeks to identify … studies. In summary, the scientists of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch work in a highly … biology. … Overview … Our Mission … Branch Staff … Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch … The Cancer …
Event
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.
… vs behavioral traits)?  If there is a tight coupling of genetics and environment and potentially GxE effects, how … The resemblance among relatives and understanding of Mendelian inheritance were early foci of human genetics that naturally emphasized family-based studies and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… the field of genomics.  …  The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) , a professional organization of over 8,000 human genetics and genomics specialists, has established a new … the Society’s achievements and how it could better serve genetics and genomics research and the broader scientific …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking off at breakneck speed. GINA … diagnose a disease, or they might refuse to participate in genetics research. H.R. 2748 would prohibit insurance … protections against employment discrimination based on genetics. More on that later!  1996 Sen. Olympia Snowe …