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About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. … Related …
News Release
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… … NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease … have shown that African populations contain the oldest and most diverse set of human genes. However, most studies of … 2010, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund and the United Kingdom's Wellcome Trust, in partnership with …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies the mechanisms by which genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease. … A … in understanding how disruptions in signaling pathways and transcription factors contribute to disease. Our …
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The Physician-Scientist Development Program helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize in.
… suffering from glutaric aciduria type I - at the time, and still to date, a rare genetic disease with no known cure. … is one of the world's leading experts in the disease, and, armed with training from the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Physician-Scientist Development …
Genetic Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.
… that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks. … ADHD has many causes. Among … children with ADHD may also have learning disabilities, behavioral disorders or disorders of mood such as depression … Problems with planning, memory, schoolwork, motor skills, social skills, control of emotions, and response to …
Social Media
NHGRI launched a Reddit Science "Ask Me Anything" series to share our genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions.
… genomics expertise with the public through online question and answer sessions. Through AMAs, anyone with an internet … in real time and learn more about advances in genomics research that are improving people's lives.  … A Reddit AMA … the public through online question and answer sessions. … Social Media …
Research Funding
The ELSI Publications and Products Database organizes publications for ELSI projects and activities by the last name of the principle investigator.
… Since its creation in 1990, the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded hundreds of research projects, …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) uses genomic … including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney diseases, in different human populations with …
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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… conditions in people of sub-Saharan African ancestry, and indicates that the migration from Africa in the early … of Nature , is the first to use both dense genotyping and whole-genome sequence data to explore the … scientific director of the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. "This is an important study that …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of … Science and Effectiveness of Medicine … Ethical, Legal and Social Implications … NIH Common Fund … Related Content … …