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NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… could be widely available to treat people with these diseases. However, there's a long distance between … understand the connection between Gaucher and Parkinson's diseases, NHGRI researchers used a labor-intensive technology … to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and genetic diseases. Additional information about NHGRI can be found at: …
Genetic Disorders
Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological illness causing involuntary movements, severe emotional disturbance and cognitive decline.
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A collaborative large-scale genome sequencing effort to identify rare risk and protective variants contributing to multiple common disease phenotypes.
… phenotypes. … The CCDG initiative explores a range of diseases with the goal of: Undertaking variant discovery for … genomic architecture underlying common, complex inherited diseases. Understand how best to design rare variant studies … research community. The CCDGs study cardiovascular diseases (early-onset cardiovascular disease, atrial …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
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Daniel Kastner was named Federal Employee of the Year as part of the 2018 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals program.
… the genomic causes of multiple rare and debilitating autoinflammatory diseases and identifying and treating previously undiagnosed … Heyman Service to America Medals program. … Dan Kastner, autoinflammatory diseases, undiagnosed diseases … Daniel …
Genetic Disorders
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
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In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare diseases, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit - a social … … Clinical and research experts from the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) have joined forces to solve the most … , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare diseases, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit - a social …
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NHGRI researchers investigated the Behcet's disease using Illumina's Immunochip.
… in DNA that correlate with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. They found novel DNA changes that are correlated … Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Last Updated: February 7, 2017 … Novel Changes … …
Educational Resources
Huntington's disease is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive loss of brain and muscle function.
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Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory diseases.
… recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory diseases. … Dr. Kastner will receive the prestigious Health … work led to the proposal of a new class of diseases termed autoinflammatory diseases , which occur when patients have …