Genetic disorders are lifelong conditions. For this reason, treatments tend to focus on helping a person manage the symptoms, preventing complications, and improving quality of life.

Examples of two alternative approaches to the identification of genetic variants linked to psychiatric disorders are illustrated, with the relevant genes, neural systems and behavioural phenotypes ...

You can see our list of 10 Easiest Genetic Disorders to Research for a Paper for some examples of common single gene mutation and extra chromosome disorders.

Scientists have discovered that a key function from a "pure" branch of mathematics can predict how often genetic mutations lead to changes in function.

Genetic discovery provides new insight into cognitive disorders Findings could ultimately lead to new treatments for disorders such as schizophrenia, ADHD Date: January 17, 2017 Source: Northwell ...

These 10 most interesting and extremely rare genetic disorders might be some of the strangest disorders you never knew existed.

Inherited metabolic disorders are genetic conditions that result in metabolism problems. Most people with inherited metabolic disorders have a defective gene that results in lack of an enzyme.

The technologies and chemistries underlying next-generation sequencing of DNA are evolving rapidly. This review describes the three main approaches to obtaining a genetic diagnosis through next- ...

New genetic evidence suggests a continuum among neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders Date: April 2, 2013 Source: Geisinger Health System Summary: A broad spectrum of developmental and ...