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Genetic Disorders
Prostate cancer is a disease where certain cells in the prostate become abnormal and multiply to form a tumor.
Genetic Disorders
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
Genetic Disorders
The porphyrias are a group of different diseases, each caused by a specific abnormality in the heme production process.
Genetic Disorders
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine.
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
Genetic Disorders
Inborn errors of metabolism are disorders that cause a block in a metabolic pathway leading to clinically significant consequences.
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
Policy Issues
Las pruebas genéticas se están convirtiendo en algo más común en la práctica clínica.
Policy Issues
Most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go to market without any independent analysis to verify the claims of the seller.