Research Notes on Genetic Diseases
Genetic diseases are caused by abnormalities in a person's genes or chromosomes. Some genetic diseases are inherited while some are a combination of lifestyle changes or environmental changes. Genetic diseases are usually diagnosed and treated by geneticists. Some common diseases caused by genetics are Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis. Another common genetic disease which is relatively unheard of is called velocardiofacial syndrome. Testing for genetic diseases can be performed using blood, hair, skin, amniotic fluid and other tissues.
Fast Facts:
- There are over 6,000 genetic disorders that can be passed down through generations.
- There are eleven life threatening genetic diseases which are more likely to affect children of the Jewish decent.
- Most genetic diseases are the direct result of a mutation in one gene
5 Great Resources on Genetic Diseases
- MedicineNet: Genetic Disease
- TeensHealth: The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
- Mayo Clinic: Genetic Testing for Genetic Disorders: Weigh Benefits and Risks
- WrongDiagnosis: Introduction to Genetic Diseases
- Genetic Alliance: What is a Genetic Condition?
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What are the Diseases and Conditions Are Associated With Genetics?
- Genetics Home Reference: Genetic Conditions
- National Human Genome Research Institute: Specific Genetic Disorders
- Thomson Gale (via Healthline): Autosomal Recessive Disorders
- Centre for Genetics Education: Genetic Conditions Where One or More Genes May Be Contributing
- New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Genetic Disorders: Specific Conditions
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Genetic Diseases
- Epilepsy Foundation eCommunities Forum: Genetics and Heredity
- MedHelp: Genetic Disorder
- Families: Special Needs Blog: Genetic Disorders
- eHealth Forum: Genetic Disorders Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Genetic Diseases
- PubMed Central: Genetic Disease Articles
- JAMA: Genetic Disease Articles
- Google Scholar: Genetic Disease Articles
Clinical Trials on Genetic Diseases
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Genetic Diseases Trials
- CenterWatch: Information on Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies: Genetic Disorders
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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