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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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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 …
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On November 5-9, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition. The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics.
… – 4:30 p.m. . Seyma Eroglu Ankylosing spine-brachydactyly syndrome: A possible novel skeletal dysplasia 2010T Kendall … for Genetic Disorders Platform talk: Rescue of Proteus syndrome lethality in mice with prenatal miransertib …
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On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… IDH1 mosaicism P237 Diagnosis of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Through EPISign Whole Genome Methylation Assay: …
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On November 1-5, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition. The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics.
… disease PB2372 Gustavo Nieto-Alamilla Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome: Exploring the therapeutic effect of gene therapy … in human cancers PB5151 Molly Behan Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome: Using AAV vectors to understand the development of …
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NHGRI and the University at Buffalo Center for Disability Studies will hold a two-day symposium on October 6-7, 2022 to address historical constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the “irreducibility” of individuals with disability and the history of disability.
… Conceals Social Determinants: The Case of Down Syndrome and COVID-19 Sara M. Bergstresser, Columbia …