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Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… altered B cell function in children with mitochondrial disorders led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response … activity of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that B cells, which produce antibodies to … are known to affect organs such as the heart, liver, and brain, less is known how they affect the immune system. Using …
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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.
… find disease-causing genomic variants and identify genetic disorders by examining people’s faces . Researchers at the … questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic … computing systems, called neural networks, mimic how the brain processes information. Researchers must train the …
Educational Resources
Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic disorders. “Autosomal” means that the gene in question is …
Clinical Research
This study evaluates patients with inherited metabolic disorders and related medical complications.
… Acidemia study will evaluate patients with MMA and related disorders to learn more about the genetic causes of the … (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) of the brain. This is non-invasive but some patients may require … radiological procedures such as abdominal ultrasound and brain MRI, and developmental and neurological testing. A skin …
Genetic Disorders
Holoprosencephaly is a disorder caused by the failure of the the embryonic forebrain to sufficiently divide into the double lobes of the cerebral hemispheres.
… is a relatively common birth defect of the brain, which often can also affect facial features, including … (HPE) is a relatively common birth defect of the brain, which often can also affect facial features, including … the double lobes of the cerebral hemispheres. … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… Autism represents a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, … features), small head size (microcephaly) or structural brain malformations. … Diagnosis of autism is based on … symptoms. When physical features, small head size or brain malformations are present or there is a family history …
Genetic Disorders
Antiphospholipid Syndrome is a disorder characterized by elevated levels of antibodies that are associated with clots in the arteries and veins.
… or to affect anticoagulant (anti-clotting) therapy. Skin Disorders Certain skin conditions have also been observed in … (a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel of the brain), embolic stroke (stroke caused by a blood clot that … travels from a different location to a blood vessel in the brain) can also occur. Multiple strokes can sometimes lead to …
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
… at least two genes. Non-genetic causes such as abnormal brain development, brain injury or environmental factors are also believed to …
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Fragile X syndrome is a hereditary disorder affecting mostly males.
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NIH researchers identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood.
… beginning early in childhood. … Childhood stroke, rare disorders, blood vessel inflammation, CECR1 gene, deficiency …