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Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… Genomics is offering new possibilities for therapies and treatments for some complex diseases, as well as new … are available, and, for some genetic conditions, what treatments are available. (See: Frequently Asked Questions … can lead to earlier diagnoses, interventions, and targeted treatments. A person's health is influenced by his/her family …
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The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center now includes a new section on pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.
Clinical Research
This study explores how microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, contribute to a very common skin condition called Atopic Dermatitis, known as eczema.
… to lay the groundwork for development of more effective treatments for the disease. … We invite you or your child to … to lay the groundwork for development of more effective treatments of atopic dermatitis and other skin disorders . … …
Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… efforts within CPHR advance the understanding of and treatments for a number of diseases or conditions. Some …
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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.
… function impacts immune cells to guide future treatments. … In a new study, National Institutes of Health …
Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE)
The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to support the development of innovative genomic research projects through infrastructure building and the formation of interdisciplinary research teams at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), institutions with a documented record and/or historical and current mission of recruiting, educating, training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical research.
Clinical Research
The study collects genetic and medical information from people with GNE myopathy to understand the symptoms and clinical course of GNE myopathy.
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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.
… underlying wound healing can someday lead to better treatments for this condition and result in a better … the biology better, we can more easily apply it to human treatments," Dr. Burgess said. Read the study: Pei et al. … and clinical science programs to develop sight-saving treatments and address special needs of people with vision …
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NIH researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children.
… children. They have also identified anti-inflammatory treatments that ease some of the patients' symptoms: fever, … medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For …
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Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For …