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Is presymptomatic testing possible for detecting genetic disease?
Depends on the disease. With some, the genetic condition that causes the disease has been identified, and genetic testing can determine if you have the disease before symptoms appear.
What disorders are influenced strongly by genetics?
Some disorders strongly influenced by genetics include cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, and sickle cell anemia. These conditions are caused by variations in single genes that are inherited from parents. Genetic testing can help identify individuals at risk of developing these disorders.
Give four characteristics which are influenced by genes and the environment?
Intelligence: Both genetic makeup and environmental factors such as education and upbringing play a role in determining an individual's cognitive abilities. Personality traits: Traits like extroversion, neuroticism, and agreeableness are influenced by both genetic predispositions and environmental experiences. Risk of developing certain illnesses: Genetic factors can increase susceptibility to certain diseases, while lifestyle choices and environmental exposures can also impact disease risk. Height: Genetic factors contribute to a person's height, but factors like nutrition, health, and socioeconomic status can also influence growth patterns.
If you have a brother or a sister with Down syndrome does this increase the chances of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?
Having a sibling with Down syndrome does not directly increase the chances of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome. The risk is influenced by maternal age, not family history. If both parents are carriers of the genetic translocation for Down syndrome, the risk may be higher.
Is cancer down to nature or nurture?
Cancer can be influenced by both nature (genetic factors) and nurture (environmental factors). While some people may have a genetic predisposition to certain types of cancer, lifestyle choices such as smoking, diet, and exposure to carcinogens can also increase the risk of developing cancer. It is typically a combination of both genetic and environmental factors that contribute to an individual's likelihood of developing cancer.
Is Parkinsons Disease Hereditary?
Some forms of Parkinson's disease are hereditary. You are deemed to be "more at risk" of developing it yourself if your father had it. Your chances of developing it are slim however, so relax; worrying will have no effect on the outcome.
Is chrones disease contagious?
No, it is an incurable autoimmune disease. There appears to be some genetic link between family members developing the disease.
What can you do to prevent your chances of getting sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell can not be "caught". It is an inherited genetic disease and is only in the African American community.
What is the likelihood of an individual who possesses an allele for a disease but does not have the disease developing symptoms in the future?
The likelihood of an individual who carries an allele for a disease but does not currently have the disease developing symptoms in the future depends on various factors such as the specific disease, genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. It is important for individuals with a family history of genetic diseases to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized risk assessment and management.
Is chrons disease genetic?
There is some correlation between Crohn's disease and genetic but so far there is no definitive answer. Family history often shows others in the family of a patient have had some form of bowel disease. There is a great chance of a child of a Crohn's patient developing the disease later in life but the disease seems to be able to skip generations.
Is Treatment of genetic disease the same as genetic treatment of disease?
no but as I see it treatment of genetic disease is treating a genetic problem as a genetic treatment of a disease is using genetics to stop a certain disease that can be treated with genetics
What is a blastoma?
Retinoblastoma (correct spelling) is a cancer in which the tumour developes in the eye. It can grow rapidly, therefore must be treated quickly. It is a SOMETIMES a genetic disease that usually occurs in young children. People with the genetic form of this disease have a higher chance of developing other cancers. A person with the non-genetic type is not as at risk of developing other cancers.
Does the age of a mother increase the chances of having offspring with a genetic disease?
There is an increase in the chance of for instance, Downs syndrome as the mother gets older.
How can you decrease chances of getting sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease. There is nothing you can do after you're born to reduce the risk.
Is chickenpox genetic?
Chickenpox is an infectious disease, not a genetic disease
Are individuals with a family history of heart disease more prone to developing heart-related conditions?
Yes, individuals with a family history of heart disease are at a higher risk of developing heart-related conditions due to genetic factors that can increase susceptibility to heart issues.
What are the characteristics of a genetic disease?
A genetic disease is a disease that was either passed onto you and/or your family is known to get that disease. An example of a genetic disease would be CF (Cystic Fibrosis). It occurs when a cell changes it's genetic information.
