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FAQ
Pediatric mitochondrial disease and COVID-19 FAQ
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means to the pediatric mitochondrial disease community.
News Release
Research provides more insight into genetic basis of Behçet's Disease
NHGRI researchers investigated the Behcet's disease using Illumina's Immunochip.
Fact Sheet
Clinical trial process for sickle cell disease gene therapy
Today, gene therapy for sickle cell disease is considered experimental and only available to you if you participate in a clinical trial.
The Genomics Landscape
Dr. Dan Kastner Honored as Federal Employee of the Year
In the October 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Dr. Eric Green highlights Dr. Dan Kastner as the Federal Employee of the Year.
Fact Sheet
Genomics and Virology
Viruses are bundles of genetic material wrapped in a protein coat that can infect living things.
News Release
Daniel Kastner receives HHS award and Ross Prize
Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory diseases.
News Release
NIH researchers uncover genes linked to common recurrent fever in children
NHGRI researchers have discovered clues to the possible cause of recurring, non-contagious fevers and sores that affect only children. Several genes have been implicated with the syndrome, known as PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), which could lead to new treatments.
News Release
The microbiome's role in health disparities requires multi-disciplinary research
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
News Release
Grants to help identify variants in the genome's regulatory regions that affect disease risk
Six new grants will support researchers for new computational approaches to search millions of genomic variants for disease susceptibility.
Genetic Disorders
About Familial Mediterranean Fever
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.