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TCGA researchers have found that chromophobe renal cell carcinoma stems partly from gene alterations in the mitochondria, the cell's energy supplier.
… of new findings about the biology and development of a rare form of kidney cancer. … They found that the disease - … of 50 of the 66 ChRCC tumors studied, a high number for a rare cancer. The study revealed increased numbers of … the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its …
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Researchers from NHGRI and the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech.
… cellular processes like autophagy,” said Malicdan. A rare disease that involves changes in one gene can help tease … of autophagy are involved in common neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Knowledge of this rare neurological disorder could lead to new avenues of …
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NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
… with one of about 7,000 Mendelian diseases, which are disorders generally thought to be caused by mutations in a … goal is to significantly increase the number of Mendelian disorders for which the genetic cause is known. To achieve … funds new effort to discover genetic causes of single-gene disorders … NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… Branch (MGB) seeks to identify and understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development. MGB … test new diagnostic tests and treatments for patients with rare genetic disorders in the NIH Clinical Center. To achieve … NIH, and worldwide. The Branch attracts patients with rare disorders and engages in collaborations that have led to …
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NIH researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children.
… Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - … the United Kingdom. The just-discovered otulipenia is a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease that causes … in this protein has not been previously linked to clinical disorders of the human immune system," said Ivona …
Genetic Disorders
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21.
… Network Facts About Down Syndrome Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding Reliable Health … chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21. … Genetic Disorders …
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Dr. William A. Gahl is a senior investigator in the Medical Genetics Branch and the director of the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program.
… Dr. Gahl's research has focused on the natural history of rare metabolic disorders and the discovery of new genetic diseases. He … in the Human Biochemical Genetics Section have studied rare disorders and discovered new diseases, employing the …
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A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - particularly rare childhood diseases - is moving from research … disease, mental disability, other neuropathies, metabolic disorders, epilepsy, cardiomyopathy, cancer and amyotrophic … for whom the technology is most promising are those with rare disorders that seem to be the result of variants in a …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas. … Basic research … is being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas. … Genome … being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas. … Policy Issues …
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When it comes to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), genetics do make an impact.
… advancement. What's more, ADHD is a leading risk for mood disorders, substance abuse and even car accidents. With this …