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- 1From:National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Fact SheetsWhat are cephalic disorders? What are the different kinds of cephalic disorders? What are other less common cephalies? What research is being done? Where can I get more information? What are cephalic disorders?...
- 2From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 3. 6th ed.)Genetic testing examines the genetic information contained inside a person's cells to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disease or could pass a disease to his or her offspring. The use of genetic...
- 3From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 3. 6th ed.)Genetic disorders refer to medical conditions that develop as the result of abnormalities in an individual's genetic material, usually that is inherited. Inheriting or developing a genetic disorder leads to a collection...
- 4From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 3. 6th ed.)Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the science of heredity—the transfer of specific characteristics from one generation to the next. Genetics, from the Greek genno to “give birth,” focuses primarily on...
- 5From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 3. 6th ed.)A gene mutation refers to a change in the building blocks (nucleotides) that specify the sequence of a gene. A gene mutation can enhance, impair, or completely block a gene's activity. There are many different types of...
- 6From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 1. 6th ed.)An allele is one of at least two alternative forms of a particular gene. Alleles provide the genetic instructions for organisms that, although similar in type, are visibly different (phenotypically different). The term...
- 7From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 1. 6th ed.)Birth defects or congenital defects are those present at birth. They result from heredity, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such defects range from the very minor, such as a dark spot or birthmark that may...
- 8From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 4. 6th ed.)Heredity plays a part in almost all diseases. Recent advances in gene research have allowed a steadily increasing number of specific genes and genetic factors to be linked to a wide variety of medical complaints. There...
- 9From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 4. 6th ed.)A karyotype is a technique that allows geneticists (genetic specialists) to visualize chromosomes under a microscope. The chromosomes can be seen using proper extraction and staining techniques when the chromosomes are...
- 10From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 6. 6th ed.)In genetics, a pedigree is a diagram of a family tree showing the relationships between individuals together with relevant facts about their medical histories. A pedigree analysis is the interpretation of these data that...
- 11From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 2. 6th ed.)With the advent of significant biotechnological advances in molecular biology, particularly with the completion of the human genome sequence in 2003, a better understanding of the genetic material (deoxyribonucleic acid...
- 12From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 3. 6th ed.)Genetic engineering is the alteration of genetic material in living things with the aim of producing new substances or creating new functions. The technique first became practical in the 1970s. Earlier, in the 1950s,...
- 13From:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 3. 6th ed.)Gene therapy refers to the deliberate introduction of genes into an organism. The intent of gene therapy is to correct a genetic defect or alleviate the symptoms of a genetically determined disease when the introduced...
- 14From:National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases PamphletsResearch Update June 4, 2020 New research has shown that it may one day be possible to treat people with telomere-related diseases using small molecule compounds that restore telomerase levels to normal levels....
- 15From:WHO Technical Report SeriesAll reference materials established at the meeting are listed in Annex 11. 6.1 Proposed new projects and updates--cellular and gene therapy 6.1.1 Proposed First WHO International Standard for lentiviral vector...
- 16From:National Eye Institute PamphletsAPPENDIX A--SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY CHANGES I. HORIZONTAL DEVIATIONS 1. New Terminology:--Infantile Esotropia (Exotropia) Syndrome Old Terminology: Congenital Esotropia (Exotropia), Infantile Esotropia (Exotropia)...
- 17From:Encyclopedia of World BiographyBIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY Maud Slye (1879-1954), a pathologist, researched the inheritability of cancer in mice. Maud Slye devoted her life to cancer research by investigating the inheritability of the disease in mice....
- 18From:Cooley's Anemia Foundation PamphletsThe purpose of this brochure is to acquaint you with thalassemia; an inherited blood condition, and what it means to you. OTHER NAMES FOR THALASSEMIA Thalassemia is also called MEDITERRANEAN ANEMIA and COOLEY'S...
- 19From:Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association PamphletsWhat is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder or CMT? Charcot-Marie-Tooth, or CMT, is the most common inherited neurological disorder, affecting approximately 125,000 Americans. CMT is found world-wide, in all races and ethnic...
- 20From:The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know (3rd ed.)A descriptive term for conditions capable of being transmitted from parent to offspring through the genes. The term hereditary is applied to diseases such as hemophilia and characteristics such as the tendency toward...