Latest studies
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Epigenetic mechanisms linking a mothers’ nutrition to the health of her children in India and Sub-Saharan Africa
This study looks at how a mother's diet before and during pregnancy affects her child's long-term health. Researchers are checking the growth, brain development, and gene activity of children in India and The Gambia whose mothers received nutritional supplements, to help prevent conditions like heart disease and diabetes later in life.
DNA methylation, growth, body composition, neuro-development, cardio-metabolic risk, bone healthGambia - Completed
DIAMONDS-SEARCH study: Designing new tests that can diagnose the causes of fever, including COVID-19
When you have a high fever, working out the cause can take days. The DIAMONDS study studies patterns in human genes to create a rapid blood test. Researchers hope to diagnose viral infections like COVID-19, bacterial illnesses, and inflammatory conditions in under two hours, helping future patients get the right treatment faster.
Patients with suspected infection or suspected inflammatory conditions including patients with suspected COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 infection)Gambia - Recruiting
Exploring the hidden burden of living with Glanzmann thrombasthenia
This study wants to hear from people living with Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) and their caregivers. We want to understand the daily challenges and feelings of those affected. Your stories can help improve support and understanding for everyone with GT.
Glanzmann thrombastheniaGambia