Genetic disorder

These malfunctions can cause all sorts of genetic disorders, but no matter how harsh they can make a person look, whether they are deformed or their mentality isn't of ours, they’re still human, just a special kind. There is a genetic disorder that occurs in the womb, uterus, where the baby’s legs are fused together, causing a mermaid like appearance, also known as Sirenomelia, or Mermaid Syndrome. Many people have misunderstandings and think that this disorder was caused by the mother…

Exercise and Chronic Medical Conditions Research has shown that exercise has a vital effect on preventing and treating chronic medical conditions. Chronic illness “refers to health problems that persist over extended periods and often (but not always) associated with participation and activity limitations (disability)” (Goodridge, 2014, p. 69). Some common chronic medical conditions include chronic heart disease, and diabetes. Accordingly, the signs and symptoms of these chronic illnesses are…

The Truth Unveiled What if a boy grew up having a great relationship with his parents and then lost them both, well this is the life of Eli Samuels. Eli’s mom went crazy because of Huntington’s disease and he and his dad drifted after she moved into the nursing home. Now Eli is at risk of getting Huntington’s disease and becoming insane. So in order for him to protect the people he loved, he left them. Throughout Nancy Werlin’s Double Helix Eli Samuels and his father never got along because of…

Final Huntington’s Disease Research Paper Huntington’s disease also known as Huntington’s Chorea is passed from parent to offspring (hereditary) with a genetic mutation of the dominant HTT gene. Huntingtons disease was discovered and recognised as an inherited disease in 1872 by George Huntington, the discovery of the gene came later in 1993 when a group of scientist found it on the HTT gene. The disease causes degeneration of nerve cells in the basal ganglia in the brain and behavioral,…

Children of the Future Genes Have you ever had a family member or rather a parent with a genetic disease? If in such a situation, many of us will ask ourselves about the chances of our children will inherit the disease. Many people would want their parents to undergo the tests in order to determine the possibility of passing over the genetic disease to the next generation. Genetic disease are conditions passed from one parents to children, and with the modern world, most children always wish to…

allow the body to heal itself or a new genetically edited DNA sequence can be inserted to entirely wipe out a genetic condition. (Alice Park). In simple terms, the cells are removed, the DNA is altered, and genetically altered cells are reintroduced back into the body. This technology could entirely wipe out HIV, types of cancer, Sickle Cell anemia, Cystic Fibrosis, and many other genetic diseases. Using the CRISPR technology in drug therapy has scientists very excited. While drugs with…

Introduction The scientific study of Huntington’s Disease (HD) had began in 1872, by George Huntington who is a family physician that had published a report on the clinical symptoms and peculiar mode of inheritance of the disorder.(1, 2) Huntington’s disease has 3 subtypes according to the age onset, which are infantile, juvenile and the adult-onset.(2) Individuals with Huntington’s disease can become asymptomatic between the ages of 1 and 80 years.(3) The typical mean age of onset is 40 years,…

Genetic screening Anyone could be a carrier of a genetic disorder. What do you think could help them if they are at risk, what do they do? Do they not have children? Are they going to have to worry about their children getting the same disorder that may be in there own DNA? These are some of the questions for thousands of people around the world for people who have disorders. “Genetic Screening is the process of testing DNA to determine a person’s risk of having or passing on a genetic disorder…

Tay - Sachs disease is a fatal and genetic disorder. The disease “leads to gradual deterioration of the central nervous system. ” A child inherits the genetic abnormality if both parents are carriers of the TS gene. The gene mutation that is inherited with TSD is Hex- A. Since there is a lack of enzyme Hex -A a substance called GM2 begins to accumulate. Babies lack this important enzyme which later leads to progressive destruction of the brain’s nerves cells as their lives progress. (McDowell…

Genetic testing is a medical test that examines DNA, identifying any changes in it. The results obtained can determine if a person has or can pass on a genetic disorder or confirm any suspected genetic condition. However, a positive result doesn’t guarantee you would develop a disease even if you are a healthy individual. In return, a negative result doesn’t guarantee you possess a specific disorder. There are different types of genetic testing like diagnostic testing and prenatal testing just…