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It occurs in approximately 1 in 26,000 to 1 in 40,000 births.

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If a couple with normal phenotypes get married and have a child then what is the chance that the child will develope achondroplasia?

People with achondroplasia can be born to parents who don't have the condition. This is the result of a new mutations. New gene mutations leading to achondroplasia are associated with the paternal age effect (over 35 years old). Studies have demonstrated that new gene mutations for achondroplasia are exclusively inherited from the father and occur during spermatogenesis.


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Is there a cure for achondroplasia?

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Is anyone looking for a cure for achondroplasia?

Yes ,we are looking for a cure for achondroplasia. Please help! Amita


What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?

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