Genetic disorders

Osteogenesis imperfecta refers to a group of genetic disorders that affects the bones, make them weak, and lead to easy fracture. It is caused due to the presence of defective genes in the individual that affect how the body produces collagen.

Genetic disorder, conceptual illustration.

Sickle cell anemia is blood associated genetic disorder in which the shape of red blood cells becomes crescent-like. Other than that the cells lose their ability to absorb oxygen causing several complications in the human body.

Now a day’s most of the people are suffering from genetic diseases. This info graphic depicts on various types of genetic disorders. Reports state

A karyotype is the number and appearance of an organism's chromosomes. These karyotypes compare a norrmal male's chromosomes to one with different types of genetic disorders. You can see the visual differences, and which chromosome causes the disorder.

ICD-10 code: G23. Chapter: Diseases of the nervous system. Info: Other degenerative diseases of basal ganglia The basal ganglia are a group of structures located deep within the brain that are responsible for controlling a variety of motor functions. In addition to Parkinson's disease, there are several other degenerative diseases that can affect the basal ganglia. Huntington's disease: This is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain

Researchers from the University of California in Berkeley have pinpointed two genes involved in the digestion of fat that may have been key to helping humans thrive in harsh environments.

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