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NIH researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children.
… Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children. … the United Kingdom. The just-discovered otulipenia is a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease that causes …
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Frequently asked questions about National DNA Day - a unique day when students, teachers, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics.
… What is National DNA Day and why is it important? National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human … by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. National DNA Day is officially celebrated on April 25th and began after …
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National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953.
… National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics. The day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project …
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A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… The DNA Day Team has curated a set of FREE educational materials for … will provide inspiration for hosting your own DNA Day activity. … DNA Day Origami Activity Create a paper DNA helix origami and …
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DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion.
… Brandon Levy … DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion. … … impact biological systems and contribute to health and disease. In addition, there are important strides being made … in the prenatal setting. For example, in the case of rare, devastating disorders in which there is no alternative …
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The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to plan your classroom or community event.
… Certificate and Fillable Flyer Logo Package … The DNA Day Starter Kit contains a style guide and all of the … … Contact us at dnaday@nih.gov . … Questions? … DNA Day Starter Kit … The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to …
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Researchers from NHGRI and the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech.
… New disease could provide insights into how the cell’s recycling … cellular processes like autophagy,” said Malicdan. A rare disease that involves changes in one gene can help tease … disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Knowledge of this rare neurological disorder could lead to new avenues of …
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As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day . … Family … is important to your health and can help you detect unique disease risks and manage them before becoming sick, or find … the right diagnosis and treatments when you have a certain disease. Collecting and acting on your family health history …
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Carlos Ferreira, M.D., staff clinician in NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch, knows the catalogue of rare skeletal disorders well. With hundreds of known rare bone disorders and more to be discovered, Dr. Ferreira breaks down the challenges of skeletal genomics.
… With hundreds of rare bone disorders catalogued and more to be discovered, Dr. … a good fit for me, and I was hoping to help patients with rare disorders. … Soo: What was it like growing up in … lead to clinical trials and decrease the burden of disease of our patients. … Soo: What are some difficulties in …
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A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors.
… Complex Disease … A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors. … Genes, Cancer, Heart Disease, Gene-environment Interactions … A complex disease …