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A biological pathway is a series of actions among molecules in a cell that leads to a certain product or a change in the cell.
… cues, cells send and receive signals through biological pathways. The molecules that make up biological pathways … regulation of genes and in the transmission of signals. Metabolic pathways make possible the chemical reactions that occur in our bodies. An example of a metabolic pathway is the process by which cells break down …
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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
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MorPhiC aims to develop a consistent catalog of molecular and cellular phenotypes for null alleles for every human gene by using in-vitro multicellular systems.
… and relationships of genes and regulatory elements in pathways and networks, which is one of the compelling genomic … and relationships of genes and regulatory elements in pathways and networks. MorPhiC Phase 1 will include three …
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Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome found inside mitochondria.
… are the site of the cell’s energy production and other metabolic functions. Offspring inherit mitochondria — and as …
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NHGRI is initiating a new program-the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium to develop a framework for systematically understanding the effects of genomic variation on genome function and how these effects shape phenotypes.
… Predicting the impact of genetic variants, genes and pathways on human disease HG012009 Predrag Radivojac … and cell types, (2) identify causal mediator genes and pathways underlying disease variation, and (3) decode … consortium group to identify causal variants, genes, and pathways associated with cardiometabolic disease. Matthias …
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Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… uncovering new behavioral, neurological and developmental pathways and genes that are shared or related among species. … of dogs with sleep problems have revealed genes and pathways - and potential drug targets - to treat sleep …
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Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a patient's genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… The researchers found that type 2 diabetes disrupts metabolic processes consistently across populations. Additionally, the study highlighted a new metabolic signature that could help in determining a person’s …
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Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by an inability to make or use the hormone insulin.
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… involve strengthening the connectivity of particular pathways in the brain. The researchers propose that either …