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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program2
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Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, …
News Release
Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder. … A few years ago, Emily* discovered that she had … family. However, when one of Emily’s relatives underwent genetic testing for an unrelated condition, they were told … the signs and symptoms. In Canada where Emily lives, genetic testing to diagnose such a condition is not part of …
Educational Resources
Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
… Genetic Discrimination … Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people … their genetic code or genome, such as the risk for genetic disorder. Genetic discrimination can involve such genomic …
Clinical Research
This study evaluates patients with inherited metabolic disorders and related medical complications.
… with MMA and related disorders to learn more about the genetic causes of the various types of these inherited … with MMA and cobalamin disorders to learn more about the genetic causes of these inherited metabolic disorders and the … … Methylmalonic Acidemia, Metabolic Disorders, Genetic Disorder, Inherited Disorder, Family Health History, …
News Release
Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
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.
… threatening or they can worsen the progression of their disorder,” said Peter McGuire, M.B.B.Ch. , NHGRI … Around 1 in 5,000 people worldwide have a mitochondrial disorder. Examples of mitochondrial disorders are Leigh’s … are less able to survive cellular stress. … mitochondria, genetic condition, immune system, sequencing, children, …
Research Training
Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
… to oversee and interpret cytogenetic and molecular genetic tests important in the diagnosis and management of human genetic disorders. … To gain the requisite laboratory … Hospital in Washington, DC. Fellows also gain clinical and genetic counseling exposure by seeing patients with genetic …
Educational Resources
Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… Genetic Epidemiology … Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by a deletion of a group of genes … cancer, and mental disability. … WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can affect both boys and girls. Babies … psychiatric disorders including autism, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, …
Genetic Disorders
Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper, leading to organ damage that may cause death.
… Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too … damage that may cause death. … Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that affects about one in 30,000 people. … disease. Copper content of the liver is also measured. Genetic testing is frequently used to help diagnose Wilson …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in … will be adapted to treat other organs affected by CF. Genetic Research May Lead to New Drugs to Treat Cystic … Center and at PathoGenesis Corporation have completed a genetic map for the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium. This …