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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in … will be adapted to treat other organs affected by CF. Genetic Research May Lead to New Drugs to Treat Cystic … leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas. … Genetic Disorders …
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.
… skeletal deformities frequently contribute to breathing disorders. Cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart) occurs in almost … boys are classified as having Becker muscular dystrophy. Genetic testing (looking at the body's genetic instructions) on a blood sample for changes in the …
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A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
… Genetic Marker … A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. … Genetic Marker, DNA Sequence, Chromosome, Genetic Disease, Inheritance … A genetic marker is a DNA …
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Fragile X syndrome is a hereditary disorder affecting mostly males.
… mostly males. … Hereditary, X Chromosome, Y Chromosome, Genetic Disorder, Mutation … Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that affects a person’s development, in …
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New research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
… in Nature , provide a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes … research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes … research provides a better understanding of some of the genetic and cellular changes in pathways and processes …
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Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21.
… findings. When Down syndrome is suspected in a person, a genetic test called a chromosome analysis is performed on a … of these atypical reproductive cells contributes to the genetic makeup of a child, the child will have an extra … chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21. … Genetic Disorders …
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
… Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system. … Severe Combined … white blood cells of two young girls to compensate for the genetic mutation. These pioneering patients are still alive … or SCID, is a term applied to a group of inherited disorders characterized by defects in both T and B cell …
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Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
… Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging. … Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, … to be responsible for at least a half-dozen other genetic disorders, including two rare forms of muscular dystrophy. In …
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Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… Genetic Drift … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to … from generation to generation due to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution characterized by …
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A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… in several respects. It exposes trainees to rare metabolic disorders that might not be seen in a more typical … Mitochondrial diseases, metabolic disorders and cardio-genetic diseases Carlos Ferreira, M.D. Skeletal dysplasias, … Melissa Merideth, M.D., MPH Gynecologic aspects of genetic and metabolic diseases Drew Michael, Ph.D. Molecular …