Search Results
Facet (Page)
Refine Your Search
Audiences
Content Formats
Events
Sections
Divisions
Programs
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program2
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program1
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium1
- Clinical Genome (ClinGen) Resource1
- Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium1
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease, analyzing how … effort is vital to advancing a deeper understanding of the genetic variants involved in this complex and devastating … M.D., Ph.D. The effort is critical to accomplishing the genetic research goals outlined in the National Plan to …
News Release
When it comes to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), genetics do make an impact.
… little significance alone, but together they increase the genetic risk for certain symptoms of the disorder. The more ADHD related genetic variations a person has, the more likely they are to … in isolation. Adding them all up can provide you with a 'genetic risk score' (called the polygenic risk score) that …
News Release
NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
… NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences … locations that together explain a much larger part of the genetic differences in people’s blood pressure. Knowing a … the collected data was mostly from people of European ancestry (due to limited availability of diverse datasets …
News Release
NIH researchers identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood.
… in the family, the NIH group did not at first suspect a genetic cause, and treated the patient with immunosuppressive … by her sixth birthday-they began to suspect a common genetic cause and embarked on a medical odyssey that has led … onset suggested to us that the patients were born with a genetic condition," Dr. Kastner said. "We used a whole-exome …
News Release
In an article published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018.
… reveals that use of the term “race” has declined, while “ancestry” and “ethnicity” have increased. … National … use to describe human populations — such as race, ancestry, and ethnicity — significantly changed from 1949 to … as the terminology and concepts used to study human genetic variation continue to shift.” The researchers note …
Profile
Dr. Hanchard talks about his journey into genetics research, his collaborations with international researchers, and the importance of determination in science.
… and different forms of malnutrition, teasing apart the genetic contributions of these conditions. He also has projects studying how genetic heterogeneity influences the variable response to … Hanchard studies are more common in individuals of African ancestry. In fact, diversity is at the core of his research …
News Release
A simple blood draw is replacing a giant needle to the belly for testing their fetuses for a range of genetic disorders.
… to the belly for testing their fetuses for a range of genetic disorders. This non-invasive blood test, combined … journal Prenatal Diagnosis . "Because there are too few genetic counselors, OB/GYNs will be called on to communicate fetal genetic information to parents," said Benjamin Berkman, J.D., …
Event
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.
… Nicola Sugden Understanding ableism in abstracts for genetic and genomic autism research PB2437 Erin Mansell … study of neural tube defects allows an unbiased search for genetic contribution. PB2092 Ted Han Genome wide CRISPR … associated with canine body size. PB1092 Yixing Han Common Genetic Variants are Associated with Plasma and Skin …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… Institute (NHGRI) have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for … dogs arises from a few "founder" dogs, therefore reducing genetic variation within each breed. This fact may make it … genome … Researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for …
News Release
A team from the NIH has surmounted a major obstacle to testing potential drug therapies for a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease.
… obstacle to testing potential drug therapies for a rare, genetic condition called Gaucher disease. Researchers from … people, but is more common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. There are three types of the disease: Type 1 causes … alterations that cause Gaucher disease were an important genetic risk factor for developing the more common disorder …