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The central dogma of molecular biology is a theory that states that genetic information flows only in one direction, from DNA to RNA to protein.
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NHGRI researchers seek help from people with Sickle Cell Disease to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms.
… red blood cells take a sickle shape, blocking blood flow and decreasing oxygen delivery. Little is known about … and the blood cells in Sickle cell disease, which do not flow through the circulatory system smoothly. Credit: Darryl …
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NIH researchers have identified a treatment that significantly decreases the risk of stroke in children with a rare genetic disease called Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type 2 (DADA2).
… of the walls of the blood vessels, hindering blood flow to the brain and resulting in strokes. The treatment … in the wals of the blood vessels, hindering blood flow to the brain and result in strokes. Image Credit: Darryl …
Genetic Disorders
Poland anomaly is an underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and webbing of the fingers of the hand on the same side.
… be caused by the forward growth of the ribs reducing the flow of blood. A malformation of the subclavian arteries … susceptibility to events such as interruption of blood flow that may predispose a person to the anomaly. Additional …
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NIH researchers and collaborators have found that that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations.
… the blood stream, reaches the lungs and stops blood flow. While people who experience pulmonary embolism may not … blood cells to become rigid and sticky, which blocks blood flow. While people with sickle cell trait typically do not …
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NHGRI researchers have released new educational materials to help the sickle cell disease community learn about gene therapies for the disease.
… that codes for abnormal hemoglobin, which affects blood flow and causes pain, fatigue and other symptoms. Patients …
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The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… seven surveys that ask questions about health risks, the flow of health information among family and friends, the use …
Fact Sheets
DNA sequencing determines the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases" - that make up the DNA molecule.
Genetic Disorders
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
… name - sickle cell anemia. The sickle cells also block the flow of blood through vessels, resulting in lung tissue …
Genetic Disorders
Prostate cancer is a disease where certain cells in the prostate become abnormal and multiply to form a tumor.
… beginning urination or even an inability to urinate. The flow of urine can start and stop, be weak, or create pain or …