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Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease characterized by faulty digestion, breathing problems, respiratory infections, and loss of salt in sweat.
… by faulty digestion, breathing problems, respiratory infections, and loss of salt in sweat. … Hereditary Disease, … and pancreas, resulting in breathing problems, respiratory infections and faulty digestion. Caused by a mutation in a … by faulty digestion, breathing problems, respiratory infections, and loss of salt in sweat. … Educational Resources …
Clinical Research
A study to learn more about the role of viral infection and biomarkers of immunity in mitochondrial disease, utilizing new technology with Neoteryxâ„¢ fingerstick at-home sampling.
… causes COVID-19) and other viruses. People often share infections with others at home; therefore, we also invite …
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A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemicals called mutagens, or infection by viruses.
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NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… their home. Her research has been instrumental in tracking hospital-acquired infections of multi-drug-resistant organisms. Over the 20 …
News Release
NHGRI researcher Dr. Julie Segre has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
… examines the integration of genomic methodologies into hospital epidemiology to investigate healthcare-associated … the clinical utility of genomic tools to track hospital-acquired infections of multi-drug resistant organisms, including the …
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The skin microbiota plays an intricate role in the human immune system, directing many immune functions and defending against bacterial pathogens.
… by the highly pathogenic S. aureus , the source of many hospital-acquired infections that in its methicillin-resistant form is known as …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 7, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green details NHGRI's new agenda on enhancing genomics workforce diversity.
… Huntington’s disease A new tool to prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections in the era of COVID-19 Dr. Collins coauthors a …
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Dr. Sean Conlan is an associate investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.​
… basic research questions on the human skin microbiome and hospital-associated pathogens. Dr. Conlan works closely with … and analysis to problems associated with hospital-acquired infections, in particular carbapenem-resistant …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… News and Research A new tool to prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections in the era of COVID-19 Dr. Collins participates in …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… the human skin microbiome and using genomics to track hospital-acquired infections. Dr. Segre is one of six NIH investigators to …