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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… of mice with the genetic variation associated with progeria,  a rare genetic disease that causes extreme … bases — A, C, G and T. Progeria, which is also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is caused by a mutation in the …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment for progeria, a rare and fatal pediatric disease, characterized by dramatic, rapid aging beginning in childhood.
… Drug Administration has approved the first treatment for progeria , a rare and fatal pediatric disease, characterized … drug class could provide benefit. Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is a rare, multisystemic disease …
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NHGRI researchers have discovered a new inflammatory disorder called vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome (VEXAS), which is caused by mutations in the UBA1 gene.
… E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome (VEXAS), which is caused by mutations in the UBA1 … E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome (VEXAS), which is caused by mutations in the UBA1 … use clues in the human genome to discover new inflammatory syndrome … NIH researchers have discovered a new inflammatory …
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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 …
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NHGRI researchers have discovered clues to the possible cause of recurring, non-contagious fevers and sores that affect only children. Several genes have been implicated with the syndrome, known as PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), which could lead to new treatments.
… in inflammation-related genes are associated with PFAPA syndrome … Researchers at the National Human Genome Research … only children. Several genes have been implicated with the syndrome, known as PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, …
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Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… on the psychosocial impact of genetic testing for Lynch Syndrome-associated cancer . The genes associated with Lynch syndrome had just been discovered. "Jill was working on a … as they say, is history." People with identified Lynch syndrome mutations were waiting a long time before informing …
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 …
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 …