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For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Division of Rare Diseases Research Innovation (DRDRI) at the National …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.​ ​
… Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take … medicine. … We have known for a long time that common diseases like heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes can … pressure as an adult. Learning about the health history of your family and sharing this information with your health …
Genetic Disorders
Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper, leading to organ damage that may cause death.
… Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper. Over time, the extra copper can lead … Disease Association International National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House Genetic and Rare Diseases …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system. … Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys. The progressive expansion … National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases MedlinePlus Genetics Home Reference PKD Foundation …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Many human diseases have a genetic component. Some of these conditions are under investigation by researchers at …
Genetic Disorders
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited neurological disease characterized by a slowly progressive degeneration of the muscles and loss of sensation.
… disease characterized by a slowly progressive degeneration of the muscles in the foot, lower leg, hand, and forearm, and … will guide researchers in studying other forms of these diseases, as well as other neurological disorders. Because … degeneration of the muscles and loss of sensation. … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called glucocerebroside cannot be adequately degraded.
… disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called … From the Mayo Clinic National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association [ntsad.org] Finding Reliable Health … called glucocerebroside cannot be adequately degraded. … Genetic Disorders …
News Release
NHGRI researchers are studying the link between Parkinson's disease, and a rare disorder, Gaucher disease, by cross-breeding mice with the disease mutations.
… cross-breeding mice to carry human mutations causing each of the two diseases. They published their findings in the December 2017 … Between Diseases … Related Content … Mouse model for rare genetic disease advances understanding of Parkinson's … NHGRI …
Genetic Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… in movement. The condition affects about 1 to 2 percent of people over the age of 60 years and the chance of … likely to develop the condition. Genetics: The Basics Our genetic material is stored in the center of every cell in our … to identify genetic variations that contribute to common diseases including Parkinson's disease. … In most cases …