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NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
… with one of about 7,000 Mendelian diseases, which are disorders generally thought to be caused by mutations in a … goal is to significantly increase the number of Mendelian disorders for which the genetic cause is known. To achieve … funds new effort to discover genetic causes of single-gene disorders … NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the …
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Researchers from the NHGRI-funded Impact of Genomic Variation on Function Consortium are exploring how genomic variation affects genome function.
… to be associated with health conditions such as brain disorders, metabolic disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular diseases and muscular disorders. …
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On October 25-29, 2022, 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.
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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. 
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In a conversation, Dr. Elise Feingold reflects on her path to NHGRI, describes her experience leading the ENCODE program and shares advice for those considering different scientific careers.
… genomic targets for developing treatments for blood disorders that Dr. Feingold had studied decades earlier. …
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On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
…  Contrasting Genetic Architectures of Blood Biomarkers, Disorders of the Gut and Disorders of the Brain Naomi Wray, Oxford University 2:00 …
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Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies
… modifications have been implicated in a variety of human disorders and diseases, researchers are still trying to …