Genetic Disorders

Genetic disorders—like Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, sickle cell anemia, and hemophilia—can be the result of gene mutations or damaged chromosomes. These disorders may be, but aren't always, inherited.
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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: What to Know About the Rare and Fatal Genetic Disorder
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Pfeiffer Syndrome: Behind the Rare Genetic Disorder That Killed Prince's Infant Son
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What Is Treacher Collins Syndrome?
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What is Uncombable Hair Syndrome? A Doctor Explains the Extremely Rare Condition
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Sudden Death Syndrome Caused This Man's Heart To Stop Twice
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This Woman's Double Big Toe Was So Painful She Needed Corrective Toe Surgery
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Bella Thorne Is Bringing Awareness to Xeroderma Pigmentosum in 'Midnight Sun'—but What Is This Rare Condition?
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Gaten Matarazzo Undergoes 4th Surgery for Rare Bone Disorder, Cleidocranial Dysplasia—But What is It?
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The Growths On This Woman's Lips Were Actually a Rare Sign That She's at Risk of Breast Cancer