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Are there any tests for Huntington's disease?
Yes. In addition to a neurological exam, there is now a genetic test for HD.
When is detection possible for huntington's disease?
t any age- it is a genetic test. However, children that do not have symptoms of juvenile HD are not usually tested.
Are there any alternatives to a colonoscopy?
New research suggests that a simple blood test may identify people at risk of colorectal cancer. The blood test detects a genetic alteration that may identify people who are likely to develop the disease
Any evidence that Huntington's Disease is caused by the Lyme's pathogen?
HD is not caused by any pathogen- it is a genetic disease- you inherit a gene from a parent that also had HD.
Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
What are some uncommunicable disease?
Any disease that is genetic, or caused by damage to tissue is uncommunicable. Examples are hemophilia, cancer, diabetes, heart diseases.
Are there any alternatives to a colonoscopy for identifying the risk of colorectal cancer?
New research suggests that a simple blood test may identify people at risk of colorectal cancer. The blood test detects a genetic alteration that may identify people who are likely to develop the disease
If you have a genetic disease is it certain that your children will have it?
No. If it is transmitted on a recessive gene, it is possible to be a carrier, but not have the disease. If transmitted on a dominant gene, then the odds of any one child getting the disease are 50-50.
Is Psoriasis a bacteria?
No, psoriasis is not caused by a bacterium, or an infection of any kind.
Is asthma contagius?
Asthma is not a contagious disease, since is not caused by any bacteria, viruses etc. This disease has mainly a genetic cause, so this is why it tends you run in families.
What effects can mutations have on a virus?
They create genetic variations.
Do merle color pit bulls have genetic problems?
Cataracts, heart disease, and hip dysplasia are common hereditary problems. Any given color doesn't have anything with genetic conditions.
