These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common genetic disorders. What Are Genetic Disorders?

Helmholtz Munich and the University of Sydney have identified biological mechanisms that are shared across psychiatric ...

Men who carry two copies of a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia than women with the same ...

Hundreds of inherited metabolic disorders have been identified, and new ones continue to be discovered. Some of the more common and important genetic metabolic disorders include: Lysosomal storage ...

New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime ...

Our researchers led the effort that identified a pair of genetic changes that are responsible for fascioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD), the third most common form of the disease. Implicated was a ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease that causes the heart muscle to become thicker, making it harder for the ...

These are: structural genetic inflammatory neoplastic Below, we’ll go over some of the most common pediatric musculoskeletal disorders in each category and the symptoms to be aware of.

Life experiences, environment, and genetics can all influence psychiatric disorders, but much of it comes down to variations in our genetics. Over the past few years, scientists in the field of ...

There are believed to be over 7,000 genetic disorders out there. Some common genetic disorders include Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell ...