Types of Genetic DisordersNidhi Uppangala
Genetic disorders include any of a variety of disorders caused by mutations, changes or errors in the genetic code. They can be simple errors at the gene level or can involve entire chromosomes. The extent of the disorder is wholly based on the gene(s) or chromosome(s) involved. ...
Find information on Genetic Disorders. More than 30 medical conditions that come under the category of genetic disorders. Some of the Genetic Disorders Include Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome or Pepper Syndrome or Cervenka Syndrome, Familial Medit
Learn about hoarding, one of the many obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Hoarding disorder causes people to acquire too many things, such that it interferes with their ability to make good use of the living space. Hoarding can cause family problems
Meanwhile, several genes including SPI1, MEF2C, GAB2, ABCC11, ATCG1 were identified as genes of interest since their genetic knockouts specifically affected high-expressing cells whose tissue lineages are relevant to cell types found in AD. Overall, analyses of genetic screen data identified AD-...
Until recently, experts talked about different types of autism, such as autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). But now they are all called “autism spectrumdisorders.” If you still hear people use some of the older terms, you...
Both sickle cell and thalassemia are inherited genetic disorders caused by a mutation in hemoglobin genes, the substance that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Both conditions cause symptoms such asjaundice, fatigue, and pain. In thalassemia, also called Mediterranean anemia, the body reacts to ...
contrast in genetic regulation of gene expression among brain cell types and reveal potential mechanisms by which disease risk genes influence brain disorders. This is a preview of subscription content,access via your institution Access options
Freckles are thought to develop as a result of a combination of genetic predisposition (inheritance) and sun exposure. The sun and fluorescent tanning lights both emit ultraviolet (UV) rays, which when absorbed by the skin enhance the production of melanin pigment by cutaneous melanocytes. People ...
This lesson will go over a few examples of psychological disorders and their definitions in detail. The ones covered in this lesson are ADHD, eating disorders, and paraphilic disorders. Psychological Disorders Over time, treatment of many people with psychological disorders has ranged from families ...