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Genetic Disorders
Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.
… resulting in anemia.​ … Thalassemia, Inherited Blood Disorders, Hemoglobin, Anemia, Alpha Thalassemia, Beta … to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia. … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.
… skeletal deformities frequently contribute to breathing disorders. Cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart) occurs in almost … Genetics HOME Reference The National Organization for Rare Disorders Scientists Come Step Closer to New Muscular … dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene. … Genetic Disorders …
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NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
… with one of about 7,000 Mendelian diseases, which are disorders generally thought to be caused by mutations in a … goal is to significantly increase the number of Mendelian disorders for which the genetic cause is known. To achieve … funds new effort to discover genetic causes of single-gene disorders … NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the …
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Dr. Lawrence Brody is a senior investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and director of NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society. ​
… genetic mutations that lead to perturbations in normal metabolic pathways and cause disorders such as cancer and birth defects. His laboratory … the constituents of folate, vitamin B12, and homocysteine metabolic pathways. The team also established that genetic …
Genetic Disorders
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21.
… chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21. … Genetic Disorders …
Fact Sheets
A biological pathway is a series of actions among molecules in a cell that leads to a certain product or a change in the cell.
… regulation of genes and in the transmission of signals. Metabolic pathways make possible the chemical reactions that occur in our bodies. An example of a metabolic pathway is the process by which cells break down … energy molecules that can be stored for later use. Other metabolic pathways actually help to build molecules. …
News Release
When it comes to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), genetics do make an impact.
… advancement. What's more, ADHD is a leading risk for mood disorders, substance abuse and even car accidents. With this …
News Release
NHGRI researchers are studying the link between Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by cross-breeding mice with the disease mutations.
… Blood Institute, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the University of Florida, Northwestern …
Educational Resources
Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder.
Research at NHGRI
The Translational and Functional Genomics Branch explores the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders.
… the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders. … TFGB researchers have developed a wide range of … into improved diagnoses and therapeutics for human disorders. … Overview … Branch Staff … Translational and … the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders. ​ … The Translational and Functional Genomics …