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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes.
… You may have also heard of situations where the overuse of antibiotics in both the medical and agricultural fields has contributed to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics , because with more exposure, bacteria that … findings should make people think about the overuse  of antibiotics in our world, since in the most extreme cases of …
News Release
NIH researchers and their colleagues identified multidrug-resistant pathogens on the skin of residents in nursing homes. They found that these potentially dangerous microbes spread widely among residents, indicating a need for improved testing and infection control measures to protect people in nursing homes and other vulnerable populations.
… traced the spread of pathogens with resistance to antibiotics and antifungal medicines among nursing home …
News Release
NHGRI participated in a science communications contest called the Three-Minute Talk. NHGRI's Ryan Johnson came away with a first place win.
… the KPC gene normally confers resistance to carbapenem antibiotics. Interestingly, we find that numerous …
Genetic Disorders
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
… People afflicted with this disease often have to take antibiotics and supplemental infusions of antibodies to …
Genetic Disorders
Methylmalonic acidemia is a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly.
… a low-protein, high-calorie diet, certain medications, antibiotics and in some cases, organ transplantation. … (vitamin B12) given as an injection, carnitine, and antibiotics. The diet is protein restricted to limit the …
News Release
On its 15th anniversary, National DNA Day and NHGRI shared its genomics expertise to explain the importance of genomics in our everyday lives.
… also the plague bacterium. Then bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Among these beasts you have some of the horseman … up--by failing to vaccinate our children, by overusing antibiotics (and triggering resistance), or by taking clean …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
Genetic Disorders
Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.
… major. The use of frequent blood transfusions and antibiotics has improved the outlook for children with …
Profile
NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… on the skin and how they are affected or not affected by antibiotics. A big question we want to answer is how these …
Genetic Disorders
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bowel, usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 - 30.
… medications that blocks the body's inflammation process. Antibiotics to treat bacterial overgrowth in the intestine or …