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Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
… Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public, both in the United … genome editing should be used to prevent or treat genetic disorders. … Patients, patient advocates, and families of patients with genetic disorders have diverse views on whether germline genome …
Educational Resources
Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders.
… performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders. … Newborn Screening, Genetic Disorder, Family … performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders. … Educational Resources …
Media Availability
New research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
… the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its …
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.
… WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by a deletion of a group of … of cancer, and mental disability. … WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can affect both boys and girls. … person who has WAGR syndrome depend on the combination of disorders that are present. Wilms' tumor: About one half of …
Genetic Disorders
Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is an inherited disorder of blood clotting.
… is an inherited disorder of blood clotting. … Genetic Disorders …
News Release
UDN expands the footprint of the network with a new metabolomics core and increased model organism capabilities.
… study developed to improve and accelerate the diagnosis of rare and undiagnosed conditions. The grants will expand the … information to help understand the cause of extremely rare diseases," said Anastasia L. Wise, Ph.D., program … Sciences and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. For more information about the UDN …
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders. … The Medical Genetics Residency Program exposes students to rare genetic disorders that might not be seen in a more typical medical …
Educational Resources
Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children.
Jobs at NHGRI
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section (CCDGS), a new section in the Center for Precision Health Research at NHGRI, under Dr. Neil Hanchard.
… . … The lab is studying a broad portfolio of childhood disorders - including severe undernutrition, sickle cell … Position Studying the Genomics of Complex Childhood Disorders … An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available …
Educational Resources
Progeria is a rare disease characterized by accelerated aging.
… Progeria … Progeria is a rare disease characterized by accelerated aging. … Birth … Nuclear Membrane, Nucleus, Protein … Progeria is a rare disease characterized by accelerated aging. The classic … from heart disease during late childhood. … Progeria is a rare disease characterized by accelerated aging. … …