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Does Angelman syndrome affect people of certain ethnic origins?
Its in the Genes, not that shorts ;-)
Who identified Angelman syndrome?
in 1965 Harry Angelman
What human race does angelman syndrome affect?
It affects all races and sexes equally
Is Angelman syndrome the same as Down syndrome?
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder, as is Down syndrome. But they are not the same. Angelman Syndrome involves a deletion of Chromosome 15, whereas people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of Chromosome 21.
Do black people have angelman syndrome?
Yes. All races and both males and females get Angelman Syndrome.
What is Angelman's Syndrome's scientific name?
Angelman syndrome's scientific name is "AS," or "Angelman syndrome." It is a genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays, speech impairments, and unique behaviors. It is caused by a loss of function in a specific gene located on chromosome 15.
Life expectancy of angelman syndrome?
People with Angelman Syndrome often live the average life expectancy of their gender.
What percentage of babies is born with Angelman syndrome?
Approximately 1 in 15,000 - 20,000 babies is born with Angelman syndrome, making it a rare genetic disorder.
Is angelman syndrome a recessive or a dominant?
It is recessive
Angelman syndrome effects gender and ethnicity?
no
Is angelman syndrome autosomal?
"Autosomal" means the syndrome or disorder of interest is pertaining to a chromosome that is not a sex chromosome, either X or Y. Angelman and Prader-Willi Syndrome are both caused by a deletion (or disruption of a gene) on chromosome 15, which is an autosomal chromosome and not a sex chromosome. Therefore, yes, Angelman syndrome is considered an autosomal syndrome.
What organisms are used in researching angelman syndrome and how are they used?
Mice and humans are used in researching Angelman Syndrome. In mice, the condition is genetically induced, and then a medical trial treatment is applied. In humans, previously approved treatments for other illnesses are used on individuals that were born with Angelman Syndrome.
