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Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder that causes a person's bones to break easily, often from little or no apparent trauma.
… easily, often from little or no apparent trauma. … Genetic Disorders …
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Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
… Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and … … Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and … Atrophy … Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and …
Genetic Disorders
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… Home Reference: Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF) Genetic Testing Registry: … affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin. … Genetic Disorders …
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Methylmalonic acidemia is a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly.
… Methylmalonic acidemia refers to a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain … acidemia (MMA) refers to a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain … a family history of methylmalonic acidemia or cobalamin disorders visit a genetic counselor or physician who …
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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues have identified genomic variants that cause a rare and severe inflammatory skin disorder, known as disabling pansclerotic morphea, and have found a potential treatment.
… to be a potential treatment for other inflammatory skin disorders or disorders related to tissue scarring, whether it is scarring … to be a potential treatment for other inflammatory skin disorders or disorders related to tissue scarring, whether it …
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Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… altered B cell function in children with mitochondrial disorders led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response … activity of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that B cells, which produce antibodies to … in more than 350 genes have been linked to mitochondrial disorders with varied symptoms depending on which cells are …
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A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
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Artificial intelligence tools help scientists decode genomic disorders and communicate genomic risks
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… find disease-causing genomic variants and identify genetic disorders by examining people’s faces . Researchers at the … questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic … diagnose genetic conditions that affect the skin. Genetic disorders are often rare and notoriously difficult to …
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Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic disorders. “Autosomal” means that the gene in question is …
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Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… Genetic counseling refers to guidance relating to genetic disorders that a specialized healthcare professional (genetic …