Genetic Disorders Directory
Genetic disorders are diseases that are caused by abnormal DNA or mutations. These abnomalities can be small changes to a single gene or be much more complex and affect a chromosome or an entire group of chromosomes. Genetic disorders cause a long list of diseases from cystic fibrosis to being more suseptable to various types of cancers. Find out more about various genetic disorders with articles, news and more.
Medical Reference
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Tuberous Sclerosis Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment
A look into the rare disorder tuberous sclerosis, and its possible impact on health.
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What Is Gaucher Disease?
The causes, symptoms, and treatment of Gaucher disease, a genetic disease that can cause damage to organs such as spleen, liver, and brain.
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Progeria
WebMD explains progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a child's body to grow old quickly. There's no cure, but treatment can ease or delay symptoms.
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Fabry Disease
The causes, symptoms, and treatment of Fabry disease, an inherited condition that brings on a variety of symptoms, including pain in the hands and feet.
Features
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Know Your Genetic Risk
Knowing your family's health history can help you avoid health problems yourself.
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Are You Destined to Get Your Parents' Illnesses?
With conditions like cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and heart disease, your genes aren't always destiny. You can likely overcome your heredity and stay disease-free by making smarter health decisions.
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Crusade for a Cure
Battling a rare genetic disorder called pseudoxanthoma elasticum, or PXE.
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Battling Nature (Part 1): Genetic Possibilities
Learn more about the field of genetics and the future possibility of targeting certain genes to slow the aging process.