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Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… pathways that can be targets for common diseases, such as diabetes and common birth defects. Other studies use …
Genetic Disorders
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… Turner syndrome are slightly more at risk of developing diabetes. Osteoporosis can develop because of a lack of … risk of having an under active thyroid or developing diabetes. This should also be monitored during routine health …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… “The FUSION Study: Mapping Genes for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus - Tissue Biopsy Study” is a long-term, … to identify genomic variants that predispose to type 2 diabetes. Nearly 60 other researchers have used this dataset … a variety of topics: chronic complex diseases, type 2 diabetes, epigenomics, aging, cancer, data privacy, and …
Research at NHGRI
A list of publications led by or in collaboration with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… C. Associations of psychosocial stress with type 2 diabetes and glycaemic control among Ghanaians: The RODAM … FP, Schulze MB, Rolandsson O. Subgroups of adult-onset diabetes: a data-driven cluster analysis in a Ghanaian … Moll van Charante EP, Agyemang C. Validation of prevalent diabetes risk scores based on non-invasively measured …
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… Risk Evaluation Risk checklist and calculator For Type 2 diabetes Heart Disease First degree relatives First degree … Have any of your relatives been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Have any of your relatives been diagnosed with … more than 1relative you are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes . If you checked more than 1relative you are at …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 25th anniversary of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
… disease genes, including those implicated in cancer, diabetes, premature aging, hereditary deafness, and various … Map of the Genome Gene Mutation Points to New Way to Fight Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease Study Identifies Gene that …
Clinical Research
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to explore how genes cause or influence diseases, and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Use of Cysteamine in the Treatment of Cystinosis Diabetes Mellitus Mapping Genes for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Eczema Studies of Skin Microbes in Healthy … into Ciliopathies Neuropathy Genetics of Type 2 Diabetes in West Africans Oral Clefts Genetic Analysis of …
Staff
Dr. Laura Koehly is the chief of and senior investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… AV, Koehly LM. Activating communal coping related to diabetes risk in Mexican-heritage families . Family & … Wilkinson AV, Koehly LM. Developing shared appraisals of diabetes risk through family health history feedback: the … Don't Know: Improving family health history knowledge of diabetes and heart disease among multigenerational Mexican …
News Release
Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… for more common conditions like cancer, hypertension and diabetes. The results of this study support a decades-long … for more common conditions like cancer, hypertension and diabetes,” says Dr. Venditti. … Instead of using artificial …
News Release
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… contributions to common diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and autism. NHGRI also announced the next … Disease Genomics Common diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and mental illness, affect hundreds of millions of …