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Genetic Disorders
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
… treatment of progeria, the discovery of the underlying genetics of this model of premature aging may help to shed … NIH Fact Sheet: Progeria Medline Plus: Progeria Genetics Home Reference: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome …
Educational Resources
In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… Resources for Hereditary Hemochromatosis Information Genetics Home Reference: Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis.org …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified new genes associated with the Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) and some possible new therapies.
… investigator and staff clinician in NHGRI's Medical Biochemical Genetics Residency Program . "Our work on ECD builds on the … disease, ECD, Juvianee Estrada-Veras, NHGRI Medical Biochemical Genetics Residency Program, accumulation of …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
… March 23, 2017, in the American Journal of Medical Genetics , is to help healthcare providers better recognize … M.D., M.P.H., a medical geneticist in NHGRI's Medical Genetics Branch . "Even experienced clinicians have … M.D. , atlas co-creator and chief of NHGRI's Medical Genetics Branch . "Early diagnoses means early treatment …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
… insurance to cover the cost of testing. MedlinePlus Genetics gives an overview of DTC-GT for patients. 1   … are encouraged to consider genetic counseling or other genetics professionals if DTC-GT results show they are a … may consider seeing a prenatal genetic counselor or other genetics professional to discuss the results of their DTC-GT, …
Event
On December 7, 2022, NHGRI will host a webinar to discuss key findings from the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… to discuss the key findings from a recently released Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report . The panelists … … Virtual … New report examines diversity in the human genetics and genomics workforce … On December 7, 2022, NHGRI … will host a webinar to discuss key findings from the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report. … On December …
News Release
NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… in mice. “A mouse model that more precisely captures the genetics of Down syndrome has important implications for … in humans. A mouse model that more precisely captures the genetics of Down syndrome has important implications for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics. While reformatted and expanded a few times over the … of remote-learning resources to help make genomics and genetics more accessible and understandable to a wide array … and Functional Genomics Branch and head of the Microbial Genetics Section, was recently elected to the National …
News Release
The Genetic Counseling Training Program, a collaborative program between the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins University, will be undergoing program planning and development that will reshape training of genetic counselors across the career spectrum.
… degree program has been educating students in human genetics, genetic counseling, public policy, research …