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Proteins are an important class of molecules found in all living cells.
… are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Cell, Gene Amplification, Amino Acids, Gene … … in the body. They are critical to most of the work done by cells and are required for the structure, function and … are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Educational Resources …
Genetic Disorders
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine.
… disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine. … Phenylketonuria … disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine. Phenylalanine … screening testing that is done shortly after birth on a blood sample (heel stick). However, PKU should be considered …
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TCGA researchers have found that chromophobe renal cell carcinoma stems partly from gene alterations in the mitochondria, the cell's energy supplier.
News Release
Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… ago, Emily* discovered that she had fewer platelets in her blood than most people. Platelets, sticky disc-shaped pieces of cells, form clots to stop bleeding and help wounds heal.    … all types of blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.    Variants in the RUNX1 …
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A phenotype is an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type.
… observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. … Gene, Heterozygous, Homozygous, Allele, Trait, … observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type. A person’s phenotype is determined by both their … observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. … Educational Resources …
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Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
… History … Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably. There are many different types of …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… cell collection process for gene therapy. You may undergo blood transfusions for this period to replace your … Two to three months later you will have your stem cells collected.   Your stem cells will take seven to 10 … loss and mouth ulcers. Chemotherapy also leads to fewer white blood cells, which puts you at a higher risk of serious …
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Centrioles are paired barrel-shaped organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope.
… organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope. … Cell Biology, Organelles, … organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope. Centrioles play a role in … organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope. … Educational Resources …
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Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move.
Clinical Studies
The IDENTIFY Study is a study exploring how prenatal blood test results for the baby might also detect cancer in the mother.
… ask you to share your medical records and will send you a blood collection kit so that you can mail us some blood samples.     How often will I have to come to the NIH?  … repeat your evaluation.   … A study exploring how prenatal blood test results for the baby might also detect cancer in …