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Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo is an associate investigator and deputy director of NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… genomics of complex disease, focusing on cardiometabolic disorders and complex disorders of childhood. He has published widely in genetics … broad areas: the genetic epidemiology of cardiometabolic disorders and the genetics of complex disease in childhood. Cardiometabolic disorders, in particular hypertension, obesity and diabetes, …
Genetic Disorders
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye).
… Genetic Disorders …
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Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder.
Genetic Disorders
Myotonic dystrophy is an inherited type of muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles and other body systems.
… Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… person who has WAGR syndrome depend on the combination of disorders that are present. Wilms' tumor: About one half of … include: Developmental, behavioral, and/or psychiatric disorders including autism, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression. Early-onset overweight (obesity) …
Genetic Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. Genetic … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
… to be responsible for at least a half-dozen other genetic disorders, including two rare forms of muscular dystrophy. In … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited intellectual disability caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.
… Genetic Disorders …
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.
… cirrhosis, acute liver failure or other serious liver disorders, a liver transplant may be the only option for … Gene Tests Genetic Alliance National Organization for Rare Disorders Finding Reliable Health Information Online … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition causing increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol at birth and heart attacks at an early age.
… Association - Cholesterol National Organization for Rare Disorders Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man eMedicine … Genetic Disorders …