Genetic disorder

XYY Syndrome Introduction A genetic disorder is an illness genetically caused by changes in the DNA. Genetic disorders are rare, but still affect many people. XYY syndrome also known as Jacob’s Syndrome or XYY Karyotype, is rare genetic disease that affects males. XYY syndrome is a mistake that happens when “the two y chromosomes fail to separate when sperm cells are formed” (www.rarechromo.org) This is caused by having an extra “y” chromosome which gives the males forty-seven…

and families to find out if their newborn/s is at risk of inheriting any genetic disorder through prenatal treatments. Amniocentesis is one of the prenatal treatment that many families experience during the second trimester of the pregnancy. The test is perform by removing a small amount of fluid from the womb by inserting a long thin needle through the belly. The test is conducted in search of birth defects and genetic disorder in the developing baby (Gross, 2011). However, this test is gear…

positive and negative results for receiving genetic testing. The article “The DNA Age” focuses more on Pathos, or the emotional side of the argument, and therefore was more interesting and heart-wrenching than the other two. “Huntington’s Disease” and “Fearing Punishment for Bad Genes” focus more on Logos, or the logical side of the debate. The first article focuses primarily on statistics, and the third focuses on the consequences of receiving genetic testing. The articles create a feeling of…

Disease Name and other derivatives Lesch-Nyhan disease is a genetic disorder which causes neurological and behavioral abnormalities. Overproduction of uric acid is another clinical feature associated with this disease. The disease is also known as Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, HPRT Hypoxanthine Phosphoribosyl Transferase) deficiency syndrome and X-linked hyperuricemia. Michael Lesch and William Nyhan provided the first detailed clinical description of Lesch-Nyhan disease in 1964. Gene and Locus and…

An individual with this disorder either has a missing chromosome (Monosomy) or one or more extra copies of a chromosome (one extra is trisomy, two extra is tetrasomy). Most genetic disorders, however, are categorized as complex. Complex or multifactorial disorders are not a result of a mutation in one gene or a change in the chromosome, rather they result from “a complex interplay of mutated genes and the environment”. Genetic disorders are the cause of genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia…

developmental renal disorders that are characterized by progressive fluid accumulation in dilated renal tubules to form cysts, generating kidney enlargement, numerous large cysts compromise the function of the remaining normal tubules and eventually lead to renal failure as well as various external manifestations. It is associated with several genetic and non-genetic disorders, but the most common causes of polycystic kidney disease are genetic in origin, where there are several genetic diseases…

Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis. This screening shows the presence of any genetic defect, including traits not related to the embryos health. Today screenings are being used to identify genetic defects that prevent women from having healthy children, however lately individuals are interested in using this screening to manufacture a child that will be born with what they would consider the superior genes. Although people are in favor of using the screenings to identify the genetic defects,…

Genetic testing is also known as DNA testing. It utilizes laboratory methods to study genes and chromosomes, in order to detect the presence of genetic diseases or the mutant forms of genes associated with high probabilities of developing genetic disorders, to design appropriate treatment. There are different types of genetic tests: Diagnostic testing, carrier testing, prenatal testing, pharmacogenomics testing, Research genetic testing and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Families who…

Genetic engineering is known for it 's potential of saving lives in situations doctors have no control over and with recent developments in has made its way toward saving children before birth. It also allows people a cost effective way to be able to help increase a child 's circumstances at birth while they are still an embryo but at what cost. Just like any new technological breakthrough there are people who are taking advantage of this new technology that should require the government to…

have to create an exact replica that was developed through a blooded relative forming the disorder. (2) Genetic testing can settle the torture of the unknown suspense of one’s condition. The testing helps one know their odds of developing or passing a genetic disorder.…