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NIH researchers identified a novel role for a gene known as heat shock protein 60, finding it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing.
… ), finding that it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing. The study found that topical treatment of … bacterial infection from a cut. "A major problem is that diabetes inhibits wound healing," said Dr. Burgess. "The … States. The researchers hope that greater insight into the genetics underlying wound healing can someday lead to better …
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Researchers find that more than 80 percent of mouse genes had variations in the nearby regulatory DNA that affects gene activity.
… … Media Availability Complex traits such as height and susceptibility to common diseases like diabetes and heart disease usually stem from a complicated mix of genetics and lifestyle. While changes in many genes …
News Release
NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
… Genomics Research Consortium will include five centers and a data coordination site. … The National Institutes of … of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct research and provides clinical rotations to learn about genetic conditions.
… Program trains students to conduct social, behavior and policy research in the field of genetic counseling and … testing. Students are exposed to cutting-edge molecular genetics research at  the NIH, providing them a rich training … international summer rotation is an opportunity to see how genetics is practiced in another country and expand the …
Event
NHGRI hosted a webinar to provide an overview of the Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices Request for Applications (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… may ask additional questions during the Webinar, and NIH staff will respond to those questions. Following the Webinar, a summary of questions and answers will be added to the current frequently asked … are encouraged to view the frequently asked questions and summary of questions and answers after the Webinar. … …
Genetic Disorders
Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is an inherited disorder of blood clotting.
… or DVT) or a clot that travels through the bloodstream and lodges in the lungs (pulmonary embolism, or PE). Factor V … developing abnormal blood clots. Information courtesy of: Genetics Home Reference … The symptoms of factor V Leiden … 12. Additional Resources for Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia Genetics Home Reference: Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia …
Genetic Disorders
Trimethylaminuria is a metabolic condition in which an individual is not able to convert trimethylamine into a compound called trimethylamine N-oxide.
… for centuries, but has only gained scientific recognition and support in the past 30 years. … Trimethylamine is the … it is recommended that you work with a medical or genetics professional to contact the laboratories for further … United States. Children's Hospital Colorado Biochemical Genetics Lab Phone: 720-777-6711 Contact: Lab Client Services …
Educational Resources
The instructions in a gene that tell the cell how to make a specific protein.
… bases of DNA: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T) — in various ways to spell out three-letter …
Careers and Training
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
… the program have a strong background in biology or genetics? No. Many successful applicants have backgrounds in … applicants have successfully completed courses in genetics and biochemistry prior to enrolling. Many successful …