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Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of … child becomes blind, cognitively impaired, paralyzed and non-responsive. By the time a child with Tay-Sachs is three … Medline Plus: Tay-Sachs Disease NINDS: Tay-Sachs Disease Information Page Genetics Home Reference: Tay-Sachs disease …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease, analyzing how … annually. Developed under the National Alzheimer's Project Act ,the plan provides a framework for a coordinated and … and career development at sites nationwide. Additional information about NHGRI can be found at www.genome.gov . The …
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… September 25, 2020 Webinar Information … Funding Opportunity Announcements ( RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049 ) Can a genetic counselor consultant fulfill the need to have a person with genetic counseling experience on the team? No, a person or …
Staff
Dr. James Thomas is the acting director for the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
Educational Resources
Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
… acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an … acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in … with CF. Researchers modified a common cold virus to act as a delivery vehicle - or "vector"- carrying the normal … aeruginosa. Gene Database Speeds Research As the amount of information about CF grows, scientists have recognized the …
Talking Glossary
GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
… have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the … have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the … have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the …
Staff
Dr. Edward Giniger is an adjunct investigator in NHGRI's Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch.
… Information processing in the brain is done by specialized … Every neuron has a long process, an "axon", that carries information to its synaptic partners. Dr. Giniger's lab seeks … Publications … Edward S. Giniger, Ph.D. … Edward Giniger, information processing, neural circuits, neurons, nerve cells …
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 growth of numerous … treatment for ADPKD is aimed at treating the kidney and non-kidney symptoms. Blood pressure is followed regularly. … Organization for Rare Disorders Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center Finding Reliable Health Information Online …