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Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us … feeling] about the launch of the Human Genome Project.  Francis Collins Eric Green  … When I first heard of the ambitious effort called the Human Genome Project, I was …  The Human Genome Project …
For Patients and Families
Neglected diseases are conditions that inflict severe health burdens on the world's poorest people.
… trypanosomiasis. Commonly called sleeping sickness, this disease is caused by a parasitic microbe transmitted by … Africa. American trypanosomiasis. Commonly called Chagas disease, this disease is caused by a parasitic microbe … 13 million people, mostly in Latin America. Hookworm. Human hookworm infection is caused by intestinal worm …
News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… viruses. Understanding plant genomics is valuable for human nutrition and health. In addition to playing an … technologies. The recent International Summit on Human Gene Editing focused on these issues, including the … which in turn eliminated or reduced in the plant's disease symptoms. The scientists also found that the system …
Genetic Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes … Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological condition that typically … This genetic material comes in individual units called genes. We all have thousands of genes. Genes carry the information the body needs to make …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the … Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common forms of polycystic kidney disease. It is present at birth in 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.​ ​
… is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine. … have known for a long time that common diseases like heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes can run in families. … specific education about how to: Check regularly for the disease. Follow a healthy diet. Get regular exercise. Avoid …
Genetic Disorders
Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper, leading to organ damage that may cause death.
… Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's … Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that affects about one in 30,000 people. Wilson disease causes a person's body to store too much of the … levels of copper can damage organs in the body. In Wilson disease, copper builds up in the liver, brain, eyes and other …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have released new educational materials to help the sickle cell disease community learn about gene therapies for the disease.
… emerging developments in gene therapies for sickle cell disease. … New educational materials to help the sickle cell disease community learn about gene therapies for the disease are now available from researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …
Genetic Disorders
Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called glucocerebroside cannot be adequately degraded.
… Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of … Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of … normal part of the cell membrane. People who have Gaucher disease do not make enough glucocerbrosidase. This causes the … functioning. There are three recognized Types of Gaucher disease and each has a wide range of symptoms. Type 1 is the …
News Release
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, today launched the Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDG), which will use genome sequencing to … Together, the CCDG and CMG programs aim to discover the genes and genomic variants - spelling differences in DNA - …