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Susceptibility is a condition of the body that increases the likelihood that the individual will develop a particular disease.
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development. MGB investigators focus on human genetics, … involve the direct study of human subjects as well as the development and use of experimental model systems, such as … questions regarding disease pathophysiology and human development. In addition to making extensive and selective …
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Researchers funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise.
… . Over the past 20 years, the program has fueled the development of novel technologies for studying the human … the program has since expanded and now supports the development of additional genomic technologies. These … tool to understand complex biological processes such as development and cancer.  … While these snippets offer a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights a strategic planning effort to establish a 2020 vision for genomics.
… examples of these areas include: genomic technology development; genomic variation and its functional … care; research and clinical training in genomics; policy development and implementation to enhance data sharing; and … funded by NHGRI. This resource was debuted at a policy development workshop held last September and hosted by the …
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NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and …
News Release
Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
Enhancing the Genomics Workforce
The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing the Genomics Workforce was developed to honor investigators who have made a significant influence on the development of the genomics workforce. The award recognizes efforts that provide and create career development opportunities for researchers from all backgrounds and helping to ensure that researchers have access to resources within their organization.
… investigators who have made a significant influence on the development of the genomics workforce. The award recognizes efforts that provide and create career development opportunities for researchers from all … investigators who have made a significant influence on the development of the genomics workforce. The award recognizes …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research.
… of the Division of Genomics and Society conducts policy development and analysis that enables the National Human … Analysis Branch … NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research. … NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics …
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TCF1 (for T cell factor-1) is essential for the creation and persistence of disease-fighting antibodies in the bloodstream.
… Schwartzberg said. If the presence of TCF1 is vital to the development of TFH cells, then learning how to manipulate … "may help shed light on pathways important for the development of vaccines and immune therapies targeting viral … transcription factor, Pamela Schwartzberg, vaccine development, genetic disease … TCF1 (for T cell factor-1) is …
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Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing diseases by combining information about family member health and lifestyle factors from family members.
… to treat. T2D is known as a complex disease because its development depends strongly on a person’s genetic …