When people think of DNA, they usually think of genes, the parts that code for proteins and drive inherited traits. But there ...

In a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 23 in Pediatrics, guidance is ...

Rare Chromosome Awareness Day, celebrated in June, is an opportunity to increase public knowledge about rare chromosome and ...

The q arm of chromosome 21 appears to carry the genetic material that causes the Down syndrome manifestations. These children have serious anomalies of the heart, intestines, and spine.

New research reveals that telomere shortening varies among premature aging disorders, challenging the belief that it’s a ...

Rare genetic disorders affect more than 300 million people worldwide, with children making up 70% of those impacted, according to EURORDIS. These conditions often go undiagnosed for years due ...

Guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics covers multiple genetic testing approaches to diagnosing developmental delay ...

Genetic disorders can impact anyone, but some conditions seem to target men far more often than women. If you’re a man—or care about one—understanding these disorders is more than just trivia.

"New genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 04 / 250410130753.htm (accessed June 11, 2025). Explore More ...

Genetic testing is a type of medical testing process that is used to detect genetic mutations, or variations in your DNA, chromosomes, or proteins, that are associated with genetic disorders. It ...

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs due to changes on chromosome 11, specifically in the 11p15.5 region. These changes may cause a wide variety of symptoms.