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How many diseases have been identified as resulting directly from abnormal genes?
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∙ 13y ago
More than 4,200 diseases have been identified as resulting directly from abnormal genes, and countless others that may be partially influenced by a person's genetic makeup
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What are some diseases resulting from abnormal cell function?
cancer is one it is caused by cells multiplying too rapidly
Endocrine disease result from an abnormal secretion of what?
Endocrine diseases are caused by man functioning of hormonal glands resulting in the overproduction or underproduction of essential hormones.For example, thyroid diseases, Diabetes, etc.
What is cryoglobulin?
Cryoglobulin is an abnormal blood protein associated with several diseases.
Does a normal karyotype mean a baby will be born without any diseases?
No. Not all diseases are due to abnormal chromosomes. Diseases can be caused by exposure to microorganisms and toxins in uterus.
What cardiovascular diseases creates a large number of abnormal white blood cells?
leukemia
What is the disease?
It means diseases that are infectious.
When did diseases start?
Lyme disease was first identified in 1975 in Lyme, Connecticut.
Are drugs cure the diseases directly?
not exactly...
Hypersecretion of human growth hormone by the pituitary before puberty resulting in abnormal and accelerated growth is called?
Gigantism results from an overproduction of growth hormone before puberty. This came from the Essentail of Human Diseases and Conditions 4th Edition text book pg 160-161
What diseases is hemoglobin electrophoresis used to diagnose?
The test is used primarily to diagnose diseases involving these abnormal forms of hemoglobin, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
What is 'photophobia'?
# An abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light, especially by the eyes, as may be caused by eye inflammation, lack of pigmentation in the iris, or various diseases. # An abnormal or irrational fear of light.
How does this project directly impact your understanding of genetic diseases?
It makes it easier to find the genes causing diseases.
