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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program2
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)1
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program1
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium1
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)1
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
News Release
UDN expands the footprint of the network with a new metabolomics core and increased model organism capabilities.
… to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease. About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, … ​ … Undiagnosed Diseases Program, rare diseases, genetic disorder … UDN expands the footprint of the network …
Fact Sheet
Sickle cell disease resources for patients
… Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle cell disease gene therapy resources. Please email your comments or … your general understanding of gene therapy for sickle cell disease. We encourage you to use these educational materials … provider or a clinical trial team. … What is Sickle Cell Disease?   National Institutes of Health (NIH)  About …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
News Release
Researchers explored patients', parents' and physicians' perspectives on the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to reverse sickle cell disease.
… the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to reverse sickle cell disease (SCD). … A First-of-its-Kind Study CRISPR-Cas9 is a … to explore two approaches for reducing the burden of the disease. The first approach will let researchers correct the … the success of clinical trials and implementation of new genetic curative therapies, into clinical treatment," said …
Educational Resources
A carrier is an individual who carries and is capable of passing on a genetic mutation associated with a disease and may or may not display disease symptoms.
… an individual who carries and is capable of passing on a genetic mutation associated with a disease and may or may not display disease symptoms. … Genetic Mutation, Genes, Alleles, Recessive, Dominant … A …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have discovered that Mediterranean populations may be more susceptible to an autoinflammatory disease because of evolutionary pressure to survive the bubonic plague.
… populations may be more susceptible to an autoinflammatory disease because of evolutionary pressure to survive the … determined that specific genomic variants that cause a disease called familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) may also … in Mediterranean populations. For this, they performed genetic analysis on a large cohort of 2,313 Turkish …
News Release
NIH recently awarded approximately $6.8 million in grants to several research teams to study the biology of rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… explore how specific genes and their variations may cause disease in UDN patients. Finally, a one-year grant supports a … in the DNA code - called variants - can cause a disease. Scientists at the center, led by Hugo Bellen, … of Oregon in Eugene, will eventually study the potential disease-causing effects of approximately 200 gene variants …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… new diagnostic tests and treatments for patients with rare genetic disorders in the NIH Clinical Center. To achieve … of cutting-edge techniques to address questions regarding disease pathophysiology and human development. In addition to …
Professional Development Programs
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level.
Genetic Disorders
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye).
… adjust well to dark and dimly lit environments. … As the disease progresses and more rod cells breakdown, patients … type, only males are affected, while females carry the genetic trait but do not experience serious vision loss. … affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye). … Genetic Disorders …