From cystic fibrosis to sickle cell disease, Down syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome, these are some examples of genetic illnesses you should be aware of. You should also know that breast cancer, ...
On World Rare Disease Day, we take a look at Pompe disease - a rare genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the GAA enzyme, leading to glycogen buildup in muscles. It results in progressive muscle ...
Two Princeton University studies are opening important new windows into understanding an untreatable group of common genetic disorders known as RASopathies that are characterized by distinct facial ...
"Monogenic" diseases, triggered by mutations in just one gene, may actually be more complex than scientists thought.
Rapidly testing hundreds of thousands of DNA sequences, scientists identified specific genetic variations contributing to blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
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Are eating disorders genetic? Here's the data
Despite widespread misconceptions, eating disorders aren’t a choice, they’re serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. While social and environmental factors do influence someone’s risk of ...
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