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Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of … the nervous system. … Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal genetic disorder, most commonly occurring in children, that … a carrier. Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jews at Greater Risk for Tay-Sachs Disease: While anyone can be a carrier of …
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… Announcements ( RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049 ) Can a genetic counselor consultant fulfill the need to have a person with genetic counseling experience on the team? No, a person or … that while applications will be funded based on impact score, programmatic concerns will also be taken into …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… improved gene therapy in sickle cell disease Finding new genetic mutations amid healthy cells ‘Sticky’ gene may help … linked to oxygen drops during sleep Schizophrenia risk gene linked to cognitive deficits in mice Scientists … opportunity snnouncement for centers for polygenic risk score (PRS) methods and analysis for populations of diverse …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… For example, people in a family may have the same genetic condition, but each person may be affected … Complex Disease Working Group and the Polygenic Score (PGS) Catalog have published a 22-item framework that identifies the minimal polygenic risk score-related information researchers should include in …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified a treatment that significantly decreases the risk of stroke in children with a rare genetic disease called Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type 2 (DADA2).
… identified a treatment that significantly decreases the risk of stroke in children with a rare genetic disease called DADA2 (deficiency of adenosine … decreases the risk of stroke in children with a rare genetic disease called Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type …
Talking Glossary
GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
… have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the … have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the … have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the …
Staff
Dr. Klein is an Adjunct Investigator in NHGRI’s Center for Precision Health Research, where he collaborates on several projects involving genetic risk communication
… where he collaborates on several projects involving genetic risk communication. His main appointment is as associate … psychological functioning. In recent work, he has studied genetic testing decisions. Dr. Klein's work has appeared in …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous … and in all races. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous … diagnostic criteria for individuals who have a 50 percent risk of developing ADPKD include: At least two unilateral …
Genetic Disorders
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, … cord, nerves and skin. … Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, … freckling and Lisch nodules pose minimal or no health risk to a person. Though neurofibromas are generally a …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
… and Molecular Biology Branch uses state-of-the-art genetic and genomic technologies to study the genomes of … that research findings and opportunities derived from genetic and genomic technologies may be translated into … and clinical research, bringing the latest genomic and genetic technologies to the study of human disease. Our …