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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for eye
  1. Is eye color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    A person’s eye color results from pigmentation of a structure called the iris, which surrounds the small black hole in the center of the eye (the pupil) and helps control how much light ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/eyecolor - Genetics
  2. What is heritability?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... traits. Traits can include characteristics such as height , eye color , and intelligence , as well as disorders like ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/heritability - Genetics
  3. How are genetic conditions diagnosed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... the head (head circumference), the distance between the eyes, and the length of the arms and legs. ... specialized examinations such as nervous system (neurological) or eye (ophthalmologic) exams may be performed. The doctor may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/diagnosis - Genetics
  4. Genetics and Human Traits: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Are fingerprints determined by genetics? Is eye color determined by genetics? Is intelligence determined by genetics? Is handedness determined by genetics? Is the probability of having twins determined by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits - Genetics
  5. What is a gene variant and how do variants occur?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are responsible for differences between people such as eye color, hair color, and blood type. Although many ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/genemutation - Genetics
  6. Can changes in mitochondrial DNA affect health and development?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... functions (dementia), hearing loss, and problems involving the eyes and vision. Genetic changes that are not inherited ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mitochondrialconditions - Genetics
  7. Is hair color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... hair follicles. Several of these genes contribute to eye and skin color, but the exact role they ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/haircolor - Genetics
  8. Where can I read more about the diseases and traits covered in my direct-to-consumer genetic testing report?: ... 
    ... disease Parkinson's disease Lactose intolerance Cheek dimples Eye color Hair texture Hair color (light or dark ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcghrpages - Genetics
  9. What is gene therapy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... treat a small number of diseases, including an eye disorder called Leber congenital amaurosis and a muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/genetherapy - Genetics
  10. Is gene therapy available to treat my disorder?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are available for conditions that include a rare eye disorder called Leber congenital amaurosis , a form of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/availability - Genetics