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In a new large-scale genetic analysis, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have found set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes.
… … Large-scale genetic analysis shows microRNAs in human pancreas associated with diabetes … In a new large-scale … are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes. … microRNA, pancreas, diabetes … In a new large-scale genetic analysis, …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas, which stops digestive enzymes from reaching the … that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas. … Cystic Fibrosis, CF, Genetic Disease, Cystic … that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas. … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… excess iron is deposited in the cells of the liver, heart, pancreas, joints and pituitary gland, leading to diseases …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… also develop cysts in other organs such as the liver and pancreas; abnormalities of blood vessels (vascular system) …
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Researchers recommend more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients with IEMs, which may result in reformulating some medical foods.
… liver, kidney disease, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), intellectual disability and early death. Many …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… Seizure disorder (epilepsy). Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).  … Symptoms that suggest WAGR …
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Dr. Settara Chandrasekharappa is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… primarily of the parathyroid, pituitary and endocrine pancreas, and caused by mutations in a novel tumor suppressor …