Genetic
Genetics is the study of heredity, the process in which a parent passes certain
- Likelihood of getting certain diseases
- Mental abilities
- Natural talents
An abnormal trait (anomaly) passed down through families (inherited) may:
- Have no effect on your health or well being -- for example, it may just...
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What do New Genetic and Stem Cell Discoveries Mean for Alzheimer'...
Research published in Nature Genetics this month (April 2011), carried out by British and U.S. scientists, has identified 5 new gene loci... Read more »
From Our Sources
Causes of ADHD
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gender and ADHDADHD is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Boys are more likely to have the combined type of ADHD. Girls are more likely to... Read more »
Allergies and genetics
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Inherited allergies; Genetics and allergies Information A specific allergy is not usually inherited, but... Read more »
Hemiplegic Migraine: Genetic Testing may be Helpful
Hemiplegic Migraine (HM) is a rare subtype of Migraine with aura (MWA) that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. There are two variations of... Read more »
Prostate cancer: genetic and other markers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AMACR Information In 2006, it is estimated that 234,460 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 27,350 will die from their... Read more »
Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Prenatal diagnosis Information For over 4000 years, people have noticed that certain diseases run... Read more »
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