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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.
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NIH researchers discover that while artificial intelligence (AI) tools can make accurate diagnoses from textbook-like descriptions of genetic diseases, the tools are significantly less accurate when analyzing summaries written by patients about their own health.
… These findings, reported in the American Journal of Human Genetics , demonstrate the need to improve these AI tools … said Ben Solomon, M.D., senior author of the study and clinical director at the NIH’s National Human Genome Research … fellow who led the study. “There are not very many clinical geneticists in the world, and in some states and …
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Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet … (NIH).   Thanks to her aunt, Emily found the NIH RUNX1-FPD clinical research study , which takes a detailed look at the clinical and genetic features of people who may have the rare …
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NHGRI has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the institute’s Intramural Research Program, which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders.
… Intramural Research Program , which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human … and genomics researcher with expertise in statistical genetics, computational science, biochemistry, health … Branch. He has designed and led major basic science and clinical research projects in human genomics. Dr. Rotimi is …
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Workshop on use of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their influence on minority health and health disparities.
… of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their influence on minority health and … of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their influence on minority health and … of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their influence on minority health and …
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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues have identified genomic variants that cause a rare and severe inflammatory skin disorder, known as disabling pansclerotic morphea, and have found a potential treatment.
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National Institutes of Health researchers have published an assessment of 13 studies that took a genotype-first approach to patient care.
… contrasts with the typical phenotype-first approach to clinical research, which starts with clinical findings. A genotype-first approach to patient care … The study was published in the American Journal of Human Genetics . “We demonstrated that genotype-first research can …
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Dr. Joan Bailey-Wilson, who retired in September 2022, looks back on her 42-year career as a scientist and reflects on the rapid growth of the genomics field.
… Research Institute, her research shifted the view of how genetics contributes to cancers. … Sonja Soo: What inspired … and in your future. … Soo: How did you decide to study genetics, and specifically statistical genetics?     Bailey-Wilson: In college, we had a short …
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Doctors and researchers reunite with patient who received gene therapy for GM1 gangliosidosis.
… teacups and multi-colored teabags.   Dr. Tifft, the deputy clinical director at the National Human Genome Research … atrophy. Before a new gene therapy treatment is approved, clinical trial research must be conducted with research … lives. “We are moving science and medicine forward with clinical trial research. It’s a slow process because research …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
… that are changing biological research through to clinical practice ." Over the last two decades, three major … touching on both fundamental biological discoveries and clinical applications. Lastly, he will provide perspective … that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is …