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Using a virtual reality buffet, researchers studied the hundreds of small decisions mothers make while selecting food for their children.
… why receiving information about their children's genomic risk of obesity led some mothers to make healthier … who received the strongest messages about their children's genomic risk for obesity were less subject to a type of … Persky and her collaborators are exploring the impact of genomic information on decision-making and behavior, and …
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NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… research with brilliant colleagues, using the best genomic technology and data sets. We’ve worked with … and the NIH Clinical Center who see patients and used our genomic tools to find ways of treating them effectively. … everyone has a clear and deeper understanding of how their genomic information, including their microbes, impacts their …
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NIH researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin.
… Andreev, NHGRI.   … We’re interested in understanding how genomic variation leads to differences between individuals, … toxins in humans. “We’re interested in understanding how genomic variation leads to differences between individuals, …
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Dr. Pavan looks back on his career at NHGRI, highlights pivotal moments and shares his future plans in artistic woodworking and community mediation.
… For me, I would like us to focus on not only discovering genomic variants but also understanding the functional …
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A joint NHGRI-NCATS hosted meeting bringing together researchers, clinicians, families and patient advocates from around the world to discuss the natural history, disease pathophysiology, genetics and treatments for rare inborn metabolic errors.
… Clinical Associate Investigator, NHGRI 10:05 - 10:30 a.m. Genomic Therapies for Methylmalonic and Propionic Acidemia … acidemias with clinical and scientific partners to develop genomic and small molecule therapies for a number of the … in several upcoming small molecule, enzyme replacement and genomic phase I/II clinical trials. … Scientific Updates on …
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Research points to the effects of nutrients in how DNA mutates in the mitochondria.
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NHGRI has selected Sara Chandros Hull, Ph.D., and Shawn Burgess, Ph.D., as deputy scientific directors of NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program.
… efficient gene-knockout technologies to understand the genomic basis of traits of interest. For example, he has been …
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NIH leaders are calling for the scientific community to develop a consensus on the appropriate use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research.
… identity, family background and ancestry derived from genomic analyses," said Dr. Green. NHGRI and NIMHD are … enhance representation of diverse ancestral populations in genomic studies. "We need to develop a consensus on the …
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A team of NIH-funded researchers have generated the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates.
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NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… the body because they convert food and oxygen into energy. Genomic variants in more than 350 genes have been linked to … less is known how they affect the immune system. Using a genomic technique called single-cell RNA sequencing, which …