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Genetic Disorders
Velocardiofacial syndrome is the most common syndrome associated with a cleft palate.
… similar faces (elongated face, almond-shaped eyes, wide nose, small ears); eye problems; feeding problems that … that may only be found using more sophisticated lab studies such as comparative genomic hybridization, MLPA, additional FISH studies performed in a research laboratory or using specific …
Genetic Disorders
Antiphospholipid Syndrome is a disorder characterized by elevated levels of antibodies that are associated with clots in the arteries and veins.
… erythematosus (SLE) and other similar conditions. Later studies found a protein called the lupus anticoagulant in a … and certain autoimmune diseases have also been noted in association with APS. Pulmonary hypertension (high blood … of the uterus to its normal size). Thrombocytopenia An association with immune thrombocytopenia (low platelets) has …
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NHGRI workshop seeking scientific perspectives for relating genomic variation to human phenotype.
… p.m. Current State of the Art in Variant Discovery and Association Amit Khera Laura Bierut Jonathan Haines 12:10 - … 23, 2019 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Introduction: Variant and Genome Function NHGRI Staff 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Current State of … is needed to overcome barriers to performing functional studies at scale? 10:15 - 10:30 a.m  Breakout Session Charge …
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.
… by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). … This list of genetic, … that carry genes). As we unlock the secrets of the human genome (the complete set of human genes), we are learning … by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.​​ ​ … Genetic Disorder, Genetic …
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NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities associated with the possible use of genomic sequence information during the newborn period.
Genetic Disorders
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited intellectual disability caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.
News Release
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread illness to help develop effective therapies.
… as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread … effective therapies. For example: NIH investments in genome sequencing technology have led to the costs of whole genome sequencing being over a million-fold less expensive …
Genetic Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… too early yet to be certain. New research studies, called genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are an approach that involves …
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On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… of educational attainment” by the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium   Problems with Using Polygenic Scores … and social justice lab … Biographies … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes … behavior. Panelists will discuss genetics and genomics studies that may be stigmatizing as well as strategies for …
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The Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture series offers a mixture of local and outside speakers covering the major areas of genomics.
… NHGRI will once again be presenting its "Current Topics in Genome Analysis" lecture series. Given the rapid advances in … research. Interpret case studies involving genome-wide association approaches. Utilize bioinformatics-based …