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Using a virtual reality buffet, researchers studied the hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their children.
… hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their children. By detecting patterns in the mothers' food choices, the researchers determined why receiving information … in the development of obesity and tips on developing healthy lifestyle habits. The third group received childhood …
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Researchers sequence the genomes of healthy participants, then analyze the data to find presumed, mutations that might lead to a genetic condition.
… with a genetic disease, they sequenced the genomes of healthy participants, then analyzed the data to find … findings in a group of individuals that is basically healthy," said Jennifer Johnston, Ph.D., lead author and … of genetic condition. The authors caution that not all healthy people need to have their genomes sequenced, …
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Researchers recommend more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients with IEMs, which may result in reformulating some medical foods.
… to the same scrutiny as therapeutic drugs. A medical food, as defined in the Orphan Drug Act of 1983, is regulated as a food by the Food and Drug Administration and intended to be used under …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply.
… Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply. … Did you know that in agriculture, genomics … that were more productive than others, and you needed more food, you might experiment to see if you could combine … population on earth grows, so too does the need for secure food supplies and delivery to billions of people. World …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE) works to champion a diverse genomics workforce, address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society.
… address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society. … Training, Diversity and Health Equity … address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society. … NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health … address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society. … Organizational Structure …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment for progeria, a rare and fatal pediatric disease, characterized by dramatic, rapid aging beginning in childhood.
… advance for rare, fatal pediatric disease. … What The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment … to first FDA-approved treatment for progeria … The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment … Collins, progernin, rapid aging, treatment … The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… test you are interested in been approved by  the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if it is about your … Risks And Limitations To DTC Genomic Testing, Regulations, Food And Drug Administration (FDA) … Advances in genomics are …
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Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors.
… you discover your genomic heritage and risks, and guide healthy lifestyle choices. ​ … Knowledge of your family health history can help …
Research Training
This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
… and the impact of genetic and metabolic disease on healthy and high risk pregnancies. The four year training … Diagnosed Anomalies, Genetic And Metabolic Disease, Healthy Pregnancies, High-risk Pregnancies, Obstetrics And …
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The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
…  … Research Study: Evaluation of food choice and craving in experimental medicine studies … a VR-based buffet simulation for measurement of parents’ food choices for their child and assessed various approaches for …