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Genetic Disorders
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine.
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Identifying the ELSI challenges raised by Citizen Science in the context of biomedical research and identify ways for the NIH to address these ELSI issues.
News Release
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread illness to help develop effective therapies.
News Release
On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children.
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NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
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On April 5, 2024, The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 13th annual meeting.
Health FAQ
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Fact Sheet
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through FDA-approved therapies and through clinical trials.
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
Event
On September 23, 2024, the NHGRI ELSI Program hosted a pre-application webinar to provide an overview of a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the ELSI Congress to support the organization of the next series of ELSI Congress meetings in 2026, 2028 and 2030.