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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 researchers used type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) as the disease model for their study. An estimated 30 million people … chronic diseases to treat. T2D is known as a complex disease because its development depends strongly on a … either over- or under-predict the patient’s risk for the disease. Such concerns are especially true for younger …
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In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease. The study, published in the journal Nature , was … understanding of the effects of genomic variation on disease, researchers urge the need to include as many diverse … of specific genomic variants and cardiovascular disease. However, the design of these studies overwhelmingly …
Educational Resources
Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… (one from each parent) to cause the disorder. Huntington’s disease is an example of an autosomal dominant genetic …
News Release
NIH investigators have discovered that genomic switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system.
… those with autoimmune disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis. … Improved Understanding of … of the genetic risk factors helps us assess a person's susceptibility to disease. With further research on the associated biological …
Clinical Research
The INSIGHTS study is exploring sickle cell disease in adults.
… Microbiome and Environmental Contributions to Sickle Cell Disease and Leg Ulcers Study (INSIGHTS) study is exploring sickle cell disease in adults by looking at many factors, including … a primary focus of this study, we are investigating the disease as a whole and studying the wide range of …
Educational Resources
Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality.
… Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) … Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality. … Genetic Disease, Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Chromsomes, Prenatal … which vary among individuals. … Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality. … …
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Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an inability to make or use the hormone insulin.
… Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) … Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an inability to make or use the … Insulin, Type II Diabetes, Type I Diabetes, Autoimmune Disease … Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an inability to make or use the …
Educational Resources
A candidate gene is a gene whose chromosomal location is associated with a particular disease or other phenotype.
… whose chromosomal location is associated with a particular disease or other phenotype. … Genes, Chromosome, Phenotype, Traits, Disease, Linkage Analysis … The term candidate gene refers to … is believed to be related to a particular trait, such as a disease or a physical attribute. Because of its genomic …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… a more profound understanding of the biological basis of disease will pave the way for more effective ways to … clinical research endeavors extend far beyond searches for disease genes. researchers are studying knock-in mouse with … of clinical trials of a drug to combat mitochondrial disease, determine the safety and effecacy of drugs, and …
Event
On May 1–2, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored this NHGRI workshop in Silver Spring, Maryland.