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An animal model is a non-human species used in medical research because it can mimic aspects of a disease found in humans.
… like humans in their anatomy, physiology or response to a pathogen that researchers can extrapolate the results of …
News Release
NHGRI researcher Dr. Julie Segre has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
Staff
Dr. Merideth is a staff clinician in the Office of the Clinical Director and program director for both the NHGRI Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship and
NHGRI Clinical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship.
News Release
TCF1 (for T cell factor-1) is essential for the creation and persistence of disease-fighting antibodies in the bloodstream.
… floating throughout the body, and if the antibodies see a pathogen they will attack it. That's the gold standard for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
Fact Sheet
Genomic research has been central to understanding and combating the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic.
… swab or saliva tube. The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the pathogen that causes COVID-19, uses RNA as its genetic …
Fact Sheet
Viruses are bundles of genetic material wrapped in a protein coat that can infect living things.
Staff
Dr. Stone is a staff clinician in NHGRI's Inflammatory Disease Section.
News Release
Three research teams funded by NIH gather data at the most basic molecular levels about the biological processes that make up the human microbiome.