Mutation
An unintended change or typo in a person’s genetic code....
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The agency of the U.S. government primarily responsible for biomedical and health-related research....
National Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)
The national registry where donor organs are matched to waiting recipients....
Neonatal period
The first month of life of a newborn.
Nephrectomy
A surgical procedure to remove one or both kidneys....