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Sex-linked cutis laxa is caused by a defective gene on the X chromosome. In addition to loose skin, its symptoms are mild mental retardation , loose joints, bone abnormalities (like hooked nose, pigeon breast, and funnel breast), frequent loose st...
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The role of genetics in medicine and public health came to broad public consciousness quite dramatically in June 2000, when President Bill Clinton and Prime Minister Tony Blair jointly sponsored the announcement by government, academic, and indust...
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Detailed information on genetics and pregnancy Genetics is the study of the patterns of inheritance - how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their children. Genes are formed from segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the molecule that encodes genetic information in the cells. DNA controls the structure, function, and behavior of cells and can create exact copies of itself.
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Both my husband and I are from the Mediterranean area and have been diagnosed with Mediterranean anemia (thalassemia minor). How will this affect our children? What do I need to know before getting pregnant?
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