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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.
… NIH study identifies new molecules involved in diabetes. … In a new large-scale genetic analysis, scientists … human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes. Researchers discovered the microRNAs in groups of …
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NIH researchers demonstrated that gene therapy may be the best method for correcting the single faulty gene that causes Niemann-Pick disease, type C1.
… the single faulty gene that causes Niemann-Pick disease, type C1 (NPC1). The gene therapy involved inserting a … with a faulty NPC1 gene to model Niemann-Pick disease, type C1. The researchers' goal was to correct the faulty NPC1 … therapy shows promise for treating Niemann-Pick disease type C1 … NIH researchers demonstrated that gene therapy may …
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NIH researchers have identified a striking signature in tumor DNA that occurs in five different types of cancer.
… as some intermediate and early tumors, depending on the type. Dr. Elnitski's group will also collaborate with … over the course of treatment and to determine if this type of analysis leads to improved detection of a recurrence … Current blood tests are specific to a known tumor type. In other words, clinicians must first find the tumor, …
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Dr. Michael Erdos is an Associate Investigator in the Molecular Genetics Section of the Center for Precision Health Research.
… the impact and functional basis of risk variants for type 2 diabetes (T2D). That information can both provide predictive …
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Dr. Francis Collins was a senior investigator in Center for Precision Health Research.
… endocrine cancer syndrome, and most recently, genes for type 2 diabetes, and the gene that causes Hutchinson-Gilford …
Fact Sheet
Learn about the different types of hemoglobin.
… stem cells) are cells that can develop into any type of blood cell in your body, such as white blood cells, …
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Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo is an associate investigator and deputy director of NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… disorders, in particular hypertension, obesity and diabetes, are non-communicable conditions of major public … studies. Recently, he led the genome wide analysis for type 2 diabetes in the Africa America Diabetes Mellitus (AADM) …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
… family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Since 2012, … health risks that are known to contribute to higher diabetes and heart disease rates. “One big issue is that many … Personalized family trees associated with heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Definitions of …
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NIH researchers identified a novel role for a gene known as heat shock protein 60, finding it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing.
… bacterial infection from a cut. "A major problem is that diabetes inhibits wound healing," said Dr. Burgess. "The … and may lead to hospitalization or even amputation. Diabetes is the leading causes of non-traumatic lower limb … any wound heal, not just wounds encountered by people with diabetes. Will it reduce scarring and increase the speed of …
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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).
… disease called DADA2 (deficiency of adenosine deaminase type 2). … The disease results when a malfunctioning gene hampers … genetic disease called Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase Type 2 (DADA2). … NIH researchers have identified a treatment …