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Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing diseases by combining information about family member health and lifestyle factors from family members.
… the condition, making it one of the most common and costly chronic diseases to treat. T2D is known as a complex disease …
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Ten investigators will receive exome sequencing data as part of their clinical research projects at the NIH Clinical Center.
… that lead to Sjögren's syndrome. Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's white blood …
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NIH is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium, with approximately $11 million awarded in the consortium’s first year of funding. The new consortium aims to advance the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research.
… as fatty liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma, asthma, chronic kidney disease and preeclampsia, among others. The …
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To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… conditions, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, chronic kidney disease, coronary heart disease, asthma and …
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The skin microbiota plays an intricate role in the human immune system, directing many immune functions and defending against bacterial pathogens.
… human skin microbiota may contribute to the increase in chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders seen in …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
… throughout their lifetimes; they also had higher risks of chronic diseases like diabetes when compared to their … babies were also found to have higher risks for the same chronic diseases. So it seemed like something could be passed …
Clinical Research
This study explores how microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, contribute to a very common skin condition called Atopic Dermatitis, known as eczema.
… sampling through skin swabs or scrapes hurt? There is no pain. Swabs involve rubbing the skin with a sponge "Q-tip." …
Genetic Disorders
Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth and the most common form of disproportionate short stature.
… legs. The problems with the lower back can cause back pain leading to difficulty with walking. … Achondroplasia is …
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NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
… early treatment along with the potential for reducing pain and suffering experienced by these children and their …
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Dr. Oleg Shchelochkov is Director of NHGRI Clinical and Laboratory Residencies and Fellowships, and an Associate Investigator in the Office of the Clinical Director.
… complications including the prevalence and severity of chronic kidney disease, short stature, dilated cardiomyopathy … M, McGuire P, Rosing DR, Levin MD, Kopp JB, Venditti CP. Chronic kidney disease in propionic acidemia. Genet Med …