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Genetic Disorders

Genes are the building blocks of heredity. They are passed from parent to child. They hold DNA, the instructions for making proteins. Proteins do most of the work in cells. They move molecules from one place to another, build structures, break down toxins, and do many other maintenance jobs.

Sometimes there is a mutation, a change in a gene or genes. The mutation changes the gene's instructions for making a protein, so the protein does not work properly or is missing entirely. This can cause a medical condition called a genetic disorder.

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  1. Genetic Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... This can cause a medical condition called a genetic disorder. You can inherit a gene mutation from one ... during your lifetime. There are three types of genetic disorders: Single-gene disorders, where a mutation affects one ...
  2. When a genetic disorder is diagnosed in a family, family members often want to know the likelihood that they or their children ... the chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder can be complex. Genetics professionals can help people ...
  3. Genetic Brain Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    A genetic brain disorder is caused by a variation or a mutation in a gene. A variation is a different form ... A mutation is a change in a gene. Genetic brain disorders affect the development and function of the brain. ...
  4. Genetic Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... done for many different reasons, including to: Find genetic diseases in unborn babies. This is one type of ... for certain treatable conditions Lower the risk of genetic diseases in embryos that were created using assisted reproductive ...
  5. Genetic Counseling (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... who have, or may be at risk for, genetic disorders. A genetic counselor meets with you to discuss ... age 35 Already have a child with a genetic disorder or birth defect Have had two or more ...
  6. Rett Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes developmental and nervous system problems, mostly in girls. It's related to autism spectrum disorder. Babies with Rett syndrome seem ...
  7. ... sick. This article gives the lowdown on genes, genetic disorders, and new research into gene therapy.
  8. Genetic Disorders From the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute)  
    Genetic Disorders/Start Here ... Genetic Disorders ... National Human Genome Research Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health ... A list of genetic, orphan and ...
  9. Genetic Disorders and Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)  
    ... understand and make knowledgeable decisions regarding testing for genetic disorders during pregnancy.
  10. Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... VHL)? Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a genetic disease. It is inherited, which means that it is ... patterns of cysts and tumors. There is a genetic test for VHL. If you have it, you will ... disease (VHL)? Treatment can vary, depending on the location ...
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