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Inherited Traits & Mutations

  • Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A Rare Genetic Disorder

    Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 2 million people. It's a condition whereby the body grows an extra skeleton, which makes movement extremely difficult.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Oct 4, 2009 to
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  • What is Progeria?

    Progeria is a rare genetic disorder where the affected individual appears to age rapidly. It is estimated that one in four million children are affected and currently there is no known cure.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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  • Who Discovered Ribosomes?

    Ribosomes are fascinating sub cellular organelles that play a key role in the organism - but who was first to discover them? Find out about the first steps of investigating the morphology and function of the ribosome, and just how important it is in the metabolism of the cell.
    Published by Ollie Hicks (1358 pts) on Sep 26, 2009 to
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  • Is Lupus Hereditary?

    Lupus is a chronic and incurable autoimmune disease. The reasons why the body attacks itself to produce the characteristic lupus symptoms is starting to become clearer after decades of doubt and uncertainty; and it's likely that genes play a considerable role.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Sep 24, 2009 to
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  • What is Dandy-Walker Syndrome?

    Dandy-Walker Syndrome is an unpleasant condition that involves the malformation of areas of the brain. While the causes of the disorder are still not completely known, researchers seem to be closing in on what seems to be a genetic component of the disease.
    Published by dgemmellaro (1525 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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  • Polycystic Kidney Disease

    Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common inherited genetic disorders and there are two main types - autosomal dominant PKD and autosomal recessive PKD. They are characterised by fluid-filled cysts in both kidneys and are a common cause of kidney failure.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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  • What is a Point Mutation?

    A point mutation is the simplest kind of genetic mutation. See the dramatic effects that can arise from such a small substitution in the genome.
    Published by Robyn Broyles (11124 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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  • The Genetics of Dimples

    Dimples is the word given to any natural indentation or dent on the body, but usually refers to the face. They are most commonly visible when someone smiles. They are a genetic trait following an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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  • What is Galactosemia?

    People with galactosemia cannot metabolize milk and milk products. Galactosemia is a rare and potentially lethal genetic disorder in which the enzymes associated with galactose metabolism are missing. Learn about galactosemia, the genetics of galactosemia, and associated health problems.
    Published by Rafael B. (8440 pts) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Genetic Basis of Acoustic Neuroma

    Often caused by a genetic defect, an acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor arising from a certain group of nerve cells. This article will explore acoustic neuroma symptoms and the genetic basis of the disease.
    Published by dgemmellaro (1525 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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