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In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease. The study, published in the journal Nature , was … understanding of the effects of genomic variation on disease, researchers urge the need to include as many diverse … of specific genomic variants and cardiovascular disease. However, the design of these studies overwhelmingly …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, … under control, possibly by inhibiting the immune inflammatory response. There are more than 30 mutations in … sedimentation rate (ESR), which is an indication of an inflammatory response. Elevated plasma fibrinogen, which …
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NIH investigators have discovered that genomic switches of a blood cell are key to regulating the human immune system.
… medicine to help those with autoimmune disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis. … Improved Understanding of … risk factors helps us assess a person's susceptibility to disease. With further research on the associated biological …
Educational Resources
Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… (one from each parent) to cause the disorder. Huntington’s disease is an example of an autosomal dominant genetic …
Clinical Research
The INSIGHTS study is exploring sickle cell disease in adults.
… Microbiome and Environmental Contributions to Sickle Cell Disease and Leg Ulcers Study (INSIGHTS) study is exploring sickle cell disease in adults by looking at many factors, including … of this study is to learn how these factors influence the onset and development of sickle cell leg ulcers. While leg …
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Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality.
… Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) … Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality. … Genetic Disease, Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Chromsomes, Prenatal … which vary among individuals. … Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality. … …
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Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an inability to make or use the hormone insulin.
… Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) … Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an inability to make or use the … Insulin, Type II Diabetes, Type I Diabetes, Autoimmune Disease … Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an inability to make or use the …
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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.
… factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) and neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID). Patients with TRAPS …
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A candidate gene is a gene whose chromosomal location is associated with a particular disease or other phenotype.
… whose chromosomal location is associated with a particular disease or other phenotype. … Genes, Chromosome, Phenotype, Traits, Disease, Linkage Analysis … The term candidate gene refers to … is believed to be related to a particular trait, such as a disease or a physical attribute. Because of its genomic …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… a more profound understanding of the biological basis of disease will pave the way for more effective ways to … the quest to determine the genetic risk factors for adult-onset, Type II diabetes. Analyzing data gathered in family … clinical research endeavors extend far beyond searches for disease genes. researchers are studying knock-in mouse with …