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For other children, genetic changes (mutations) may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder. Still other genes may affect brain development or the way ...
By Michael Clayton. Genetic testing for inherited conditions is performed on a patient's DNA taken from either blood, saliva or, rarely, skin biopsy.
Albinism is caused by a change in one of these genes. Different types of albinism can occur, based mainly on which gene change caused the disorder. The gene ...
You can be at greater risk of Wilson's disease if your parents or siblings have the condition. Ask your doctor whether you should have genetic testing to find ...
Inflammation is another possible factor in getting Alzheimer's disease. PICALM. This gene is linked to how brain nerve cells, called neurons, talk to each other ...
This genetic disorder occurs when a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome and may result in low testosterone production and infertility.
His rare genetic disorder enlarged his tongue and head, and he had weakened muscle tone, brittle bones, sleep apnea, poor eyesight and persistent infections in ...
This type is referred to as familial CJD . Changes in a gene called PRNP that makes prion protein cause the genetic forms of the disease. Rare genetic forms ...
This rare genetic disorder causes fatty substances (sulfatides) to build up in your brain and nervous system, causing progressive loss of nerve function.
Many conditions can cause ataxia, including genetic conditions, stroke, tumors, multiple sclerosis, degenerative diseases and alcohol misuse. Certain ...
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