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NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… model may inform potential therapeutic options for Down syndrome. … National Institutes of Health researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version … cognitive traits compared to a previously studied Down syndrome mouse model. The results of this study, published in …
Staff
Diana Bianchi is an adjunct investigator in the Medical Genetics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​
… commitment to developing prenatal treatments for Down syndrome. They hypothesize that giving safe and efficacious … chromosomes, and fetuses with trisomies 21 or 18, Turner syndrome (45, X), Fragile X, twin to twin transfusion syndrome, and myelomeningocele. We have also explored the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… DATA Scholars Program, DSI-Africa, ClinGen, Long QT Syndrome … In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics …
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Dr. William A. Gahl is a senior investigator in the Medical Genetics Branch and the director of the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program.
… Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS), gray platelet syndrome, Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome, GNE myopathy, albinism, autosomal …
Intramural Training Office
Three-minute talk (TmT) presentation videos from previous years dating back to 2015.
… for Disease Progression and Response to Treatment in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome Abhirami Thaivalappil Postbaccalaureate …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… DNA-editing method shows promise to treat mouse model of progeria In Broad Institute video, Dr. Collins describes new study using gene base editing to treat progeria What a year it was for science advances! Researchers … effects on the brain Trying to make sense of long COVID syndrome On NPR’s All Things Considered, Dr. Collins provides …
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Carlos Ferreira, M.D., staff clinician in NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch, knows the catalogue of rare skeletal disorders well. With hundreds of known rare bone disorders and more to be discovered, Dr. Ferreira breaks down the challenges of skeletal genomics.
… group was the first to uncover the cause of Saul-Wilson syndrome and characterize the disorder. What are some key … Ferreira: We found that all patients with Saul-Wilson syndrome have the same genomic changes and similar clinical … heart. One that he knows particularly well is Saul-Wilson syndrome, a condition so rare that only four patients …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… a major form of craniosynostosis bears his name (Muenke syndrome). … Genomics Research Using microRNA to starve a … New NIH grant awards boost funding for research on Down Syndrome New NIH program provides comprehensive treatment for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green spotlights on ELSIhub.
… between this SNP and the risk of one disease, fragile X syndrome. I could only dream that 20+ years later, we would … NIH research help lead to first FDA-approved treatment for progeria Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine COVID-19 …
Event
On November 5-9, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.  The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics. 
… – 4:30 p.m. . Seyma Eroglu Ankylosing spine-brachydactyly syndrome: A possible novel skeletal dysplasia 2010T Kendall … for Genetic Disorders  Platform talk: Rescue of Proteus syndrome lethality in mice with prenatal miransertib …