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A new study offers insights into why some people's hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … A new mouse study offers insights into why some people's hair goes gray … Ph.D., study co-author and chief of the Genetic Disease Research Branch at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). "These results may enhance our …
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The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… a working group of the Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research (CSER) Consortium has offered an ethical framework … results, and, especially, disclosing findings. The study was posted online on Sept. 14, 2015, and will be … clinical medicine, is funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Cancer Institute …
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The Genomic Variation Program supports large-scale studies of human genetic variation.
… clinical effects. … The Genomic Variation Program supports research aimed at: Discovering and typing single nucleotide … Beyond: A Planning Workshop for the National Human Genome Research Institute June 5-6, 2012:  Workshop on Establishing … Finding Genes Related to Health and Disease … Overview … Research Goals … Additional Information … Program Staff … …
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NIH researchers have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study, led by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), found that individuals diagnosed with ADHD had differences in genes that code for known chemicals that brain cells use to communicate.
… New study uses postmortem brain tissues to understand genomic … The study, led by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the NIH, found that … be critical in controlling a person’s attention. Previous research found differences in the structure and activity of …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… molecular, and cell biological levels involve the direct study of human subjects as well as the development and use of … zebrafish and mouse. The Branch fosters outstanding basic research and serves as a model for translational research, emphasizing the compassionate and scientifically …
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A the largest genomics study of clear cell endometrial cancer (CCEC) tumors has identified mutations in the TAF1 gene.
… and Public Liaison Branch … In the largest genomics study of clear cell endometrial cancer (CCEC) tumors to date, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers and their … these cancers." Dr. Bell and her team specialize in basic research aimed at identifying genes that are mutated …
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NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Mjoseth … Researchers at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome. Health disparities … and homelands despite decades of health disparities research . The role of the microbiome on ethnic and racial …
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The Physician-Scientist Development Program helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize in.
… and, armed with training from the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Physician-Scientist Development … newest faculty member to join its Division of Intramural Research. … The Physician-Scientist Development Program, … here allows us to use the NIH Clinical Center to carefully study a group of patients with rare diseases that are, in …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, they conduct research related to the effects of social determinants on … affected subpopulations. The branch houses the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, which advances research into the role of culture, lifestyle, genetics and …
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The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human … Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to the human genome …