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Researchers identified regions of the genome associated with skin color variation in some African populations, furthering skin disease and cancer research.
Genetic Disorders
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bowel, usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 - 30.
… A stool sample to check to see if there is any bleeding or infection in the intestines. An X-ray called an upper GI …
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… insights into indi- vidual variability in response to infection, and the protean ways in which infective agents can … of microbial or parasite genes at different phases of infection and hence to define virulence deter- minants and to … in the pattern of diseases from malnutrition and infection to the intractable conditions of middle and old …
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NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
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A biological pathway is a series of actions among molecules in a cell that leads to a certain product or a change in the cell.
… receiving chemical cues prompted by such things as injury, infection, stress or even the presence or lack of food. To …
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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.
… that induces an inflammatory response to bacterial infection from a cut. "A major problem is that diabetes …
Clinical Research
A study with the goal of finding the genetic cause of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and several novel and undiagnosed causes of autoinflammatory disease.
… of systemic or localized inflammation, without evidence of infection and without the high antibody titers or …
Genetic Disorders
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
Genetic Disorders
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye).
… an inherited disorder, and therefore not caused by injury, infection or any other external or environmental factors. …
Careers and Training
NHGRI provides funding to support the development and implementation of modules aimed at providing healthcare professionals with genomic medicine training.
… such as oncology, cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, infection diseases, and pain control. Application of real …