Causes of Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: an X-link Recessive Disorder
Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome is a genetic disease that affects sexual development of the individual. This articles deals with the causes …
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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Kniest Dysplasia (Metatropic Dwarfism Type II)
Kniest dysplasia (KND), kniest syndrome or ‘Swiss cheese syndrome’ is a rare, heritable impairment of collagen formation. The most visible …
Continue ReadingHeredity and Tay Sachs Disease Facts
Tay Sachs is a fatal disease that results from a genetic mutation. Read on for more Tay Sachs disease facts.
Continue ReadingThe Genetics of Shprintzen Syndrome - 22q11.2 Genetic Disorder that Leads to Hypocalcaemia, Hypertelorism and Cleft Palate
The genetic disorder known as Shprintzen syndrome causes a multitude of problems for those born with it. Although diagnosis of the disease is …
Continue ReadingFuture Therapies for Rett Syndrome: A Look at the Future of Rett Syndrome Treatments
Rett syndrome is a neurological, developmental disease affecting girls. It is characterized by severe mental, motor and physiological defects. Sadly …
Continue ReadingEpigenetic Neurological Disease - Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome
Rubinstein Taybi syndrome (RTS) is a well described, yet rare genetic syndrome. This article summarizes the genetics of Rubinstein taybi syndrome, …
Continue ReadingInformation on Treacher Collins Syndrome: Who is at Risk for Treacher Collins Syndrome?
Treacher Collins Syndrome is caused by a defect or mutation to a single gene in human DNA. This can be caused by hereditary transference or simply a …
Continue ReadingLearn About the Treatments for Treacher Collins Syndrome, Their Benefits and Their Risks
The treatments for Treacher Collins syndrome vary depending on the extent of the malformations caused by the disease. The most common procedures …
Continue ReadingTop Facts About Treacher Collins Syndrome: Arm Yourself With Knowledge
Treacher Collins syndrome, otherwise known as mandibulofacial dysostosis. Get the facts about this disease so you know how it can be treated.
Continue ReadingTuberous Sclerosis Gene on Chromosome 16: A Closer Look at a Tuberous Sclerosis Gene
Tuberous Sclerosis, also known as TSC, is known to be caused by two genes. Learn how mutations on the Tuberous Sclerosis Gene on Chromosome 16 causes …
Continue ReadingLearn About the History of Treacher Collins Syndrome and Its Significance
The history of Treacher Collins syndrome was primarily misunderstood by scientists and philosophers through the ages. It wasn’t until the late …
Continue ReadingLearn the Answer to the Genetics Question, What Causes Treacher Collins Syndrome?
What causes Treacher Collins syndrome? The condition which results in many facial malformations in children known as Treacher Collins syndrome or …
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