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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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.
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Inherited Lipodystrophy
Lipodystrophy is a problem with the way your body uses and stores fat. Inherited types affect babies and kids. It changes the way they look and causes serious complications.
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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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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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Crusade for a Cure
Battling a rare genetic disorder called pseudoxanthoma elasticum, or PXE.
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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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Know Your Genetic Risk
Knowing your family's health history can help you avoid health problems yourself.
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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.