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Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder caused by gene changes — sometimes called mutations — in either the TSC1 or the TSC2 gene. These genes are thought ...
The most common gene linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease is a risk gene called apolipoprotein E, also known as APOE. Genes can have many variations, also ...
They're caused by different gene changes. The two types of PKD are: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). This is the most common type of ...
But new gene changes can happen when there's no family history of changed genes. Sometimes, these gene changes damage the nerves. Other changes damage the ...
Some people with a gene change that causes porphyria never have any symptoms. Acute porphyrias. Acute porphyrias include forms of the disease that usually cause ...
Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time. The condition is caused by changes in the genes that ...
A gene therapy strategy developed by Mayo Clinic researchers could offer a potential treatment for a rare and fatal genetic disease that often sickens ...
... condition, such as a genetic disorder or a birth defect. Genetic counselors educate patients and professionals about genetic diseases and genetic testing ...
This type is referred to as familial CJD . Changes in a gene called PRNP that makes prion protein cause the genetic forms of the disease. Rare genetic forms ...
Other genes can increase the risk of getting certain diseases, including AATD. One gene tells the liver to make alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT or A1AT) protein. This ...
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