The Search For A Uterine Cancer Genetic Factor Uncovers Two Genes: Lkb1 and FGFR2
Uterine cancer strikes nearly 50,000 women and causes nearly 8,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. This article focuses on the Lkb1 and FGFR2 genes, as …
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All About Aarskog-Scott Syndrome And Its Genetic Cause
Aarskog-Scott Syndrome is a relatively rare genetic disorder that affects more males than females and leads to multiple developmental defects. This …
Continue ReadingAn Overview Of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III And Its Genetic Causes
Osteogenesis imperfecta type III is a rare, but highly debilitating, genetic disorder that is marked by fairly severe bone defects. Read on to learn …
Continue ReadingExamples of Genetic Disorders: Learn About the Most Common Genetic Problems in America
Genetic disorders are disorders concerning the DNA that is passed on from parents to their children. While this can be a frightening thing to think …
Continue ReadingLearning About Milroy Disease: A Rare Inherited Form of Lymphedema
This form of lymphedema is very rare and has no cure. Several treatments help relieve the symptoms and improve quality of life for those with this …
Continue ReadingLearning About Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: An Immune Deficiency Disorder that Primarily Affects Males
This immune deficiency disorder primarily affects males. It is a genetic disorder related to a defect in immunoglobulin M production. There is no …
Continue ReadingGenetics of Achondroplastic Dwarfism
Are you looking for information on the genetics of achondroplastic dwarfism? Here we will discuss the genetics and other details of this condition.
Continue ReadingFacts About the Genetics of Klinefelter Syndrome: A Guide to the Cause, Signs and Symptoms of This Genetic Disorder
Are you looking for information on the genetics of Klinefelter syndrome? This article discusses the cause of this genetic disorder and its effects on …
Continue ReadingLearn About the Genetics of Mosaic Turner Syndrome
Do you want to learn more about the genetics of Mosaic Turner syndrome? Find out what causes this genetic disorder to better understand its effects.
Continue ReadingLearning About Some Interesting Aspects of Human Genetics Disorders
What are some interesting aspect of human genetics disorders? Here we will share some of these.
Continue ReadingWhat are Mitochondrial Myopathies? Learn More About These Disorders and Find Out About Their Effects
What are mitochondrial myopathies? Here we will discuss what they are and give you the information you need to understand this complex topic.
Continue ReadingGenetic Muscle Disease
What is a genetic muscle disease? Here we will answer this question and also provide other important information.
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