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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Each child in the family, therefore, has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene that causes the genetic disorder. Complications. After Huntington's disease starts, ...
Down syndrome and trisomy 18 syndrome are two genetic disorders that are often screened for as part of prenatal genetic testing. Traditionally this is done ...
This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.
Overview. Inherited metabolic disorders are medical conditions caused by changes in specific genes that affect metabolism. Different gene changes cause ...
Progeria (pro-JEER-e-uh), also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder. It causes children to age ...
In a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers examined telomere biology disorders, a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by short telomeres.
Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that results in physical, mental and behavioral problems, including a constant sense of hunger.
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare genetic disorder passed from parents to child. It's caused by the absence of an enzyme that helps break down fatty substances.
The genetic changes of Turner syndrome may be one of the following: Monosomy. The complete absence of an X chromosome generally occurs because of an error in ...
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