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NIH Genetic Collaboration Brings New Meaning to the Silk Road

Researchers with the NIH have found susceptibility to Behcet's disease, a painful, inflammatory condition, to be associated with genes involved in the body's immune response. Although the Greek physician Hippocrates described Behcet's disease (pronounced BET'-chet's), more than 2,000 years ago, the condition existed in relative obscurity until the early 20th century. Named for the Turkish physician who first classified it in 1937, Behcet's disease is found almost exclusively in populations with origins along the Silk Road, a trading route that stretched from Europe to the Far East. Marco Polo was among the most famous travelers along the Silk Road. Read more about the first large genome-wide association study (GWAS) of Behcet’s disease in a Turkish population.

Photo of Dr. Remmers using the mass spectometry system to genotype specimens.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

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NIAMS is grateful for the opportunity afforded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to further our mission to invest in vital biomedical research related to diseases affecting the bones, joints, muscles and skin. NIH is well positioned to fund the best science in pursuit of improving the length and the quality of the lives of our citizens, while at the same time stimulating the economy. Read more about NIAMS and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

NIAMS is featuring ARRA success stories from across the country. Visit NIAMS ARRA Chronicles to read more about other communities that have benefited.

We also want to hear directly from you. Share your ARRA story and share your success with Congress, the administration, the public and your colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for you to highlight your science and tell us how ARRA has benefited your work. Tell us your success stories!

 

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