Genetic Disorders Stories
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Two Gene Mutations Boost Breast Cancer Risk, Scientists Find
Women with two genetic mutations have a higher risk of breast cancer and should be screened, scientists say. -
Surrogate Refused To Abort Baby With Heart Defect: ‘I Had No Rights,’ She Says
A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose... -
Woman, 25, Dies From High-Protein Diet
A 25-year-old bodybuilder in Australia died after a rare genetic disease prevented her body from properly metabolizing protein. -
Scientists Made Old Cells Young Again With Exciting New Technique
In a new study, researchers succeeded in turning back the clock on the cells of children with a genetic disease that accelerates their aging process. -
Scientists Deleted A Heart Disease Mutation From Embryos
Scientists have succeeded in editing out a harmful mutation from viable human embryos. -
Charlie Gard's Parents Given More Time Before Boy's Life Support Ends
A court has ruled that ending life support is in the best interest of 10-month-old Charlie Gard. -
Mom’s Photo Of Son’s Six-Figure Hospital Bill Goes Viral
Amid the GOP health care debate, a New Jersey mother voiced her son's story through a series of tweets, which have now gone viral. -
What Is Childhood Alzheimer’s Disease?
The parents of two young girls have called on the public to help save their two young daughters recently diagnosed with “childhood Alzheimer’s.” -
Eating Fava Beans Can Kill People With This Genetic Disorder
In severe cases, eating copious amounts of fava beans can kill people with this genetic disorder. -
'Cat Eye Syndrome' Model With Facial Disfigurement Stuns In Beautiful Photoshoot
Caitlin Stickels, "cat eye syndrome" model, shows off her beauty for V Magazine to raise awareness for rare genetic disorder. -
New Study Finds A Good Use For Fructose
Some surprising news about the positive attributes of fructose. -
Schizophrenia Traced To Baby’s Brain Development
Scientists say they have observed what happens as cells develop in the womb for babies who grow up to have schizophrenia.
