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  1. Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.

  2. Noonan syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.

  3. Genetic testing - Mayo Clinic

    Diagnostic testing. If you have symptoms of a disease that may be caused by genetic changes, sometimes called mutated genes, genetic testing can reveal if you ...

  4. Progeria - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Progeria (pro-JEER-e-uh), also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder. It causes children to age ...

  5. Inherited metabolic disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Overview. Inherited metabolic disorders are medical conditions caused by changes in specific genes that affect metabolism. Different gene changes cause ...

  6. Huntington's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    The disease affects a person's movements, thinking ability and mental health. Huntington's disease is rare. It's often passed down through a changed gene from a ...

  7. Prader-Willi syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that results in physical, mental and behavioral problems, including a constant sense of hunger.

  8. Triple X syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.

  9. Angelman syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.

  10. Mayo Clinic study sheds light on rare genetic disorder and blood cancers

    In a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers examined telomere biology disorders, a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by short telomeres.