Genetic Disorders

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a rare group of blood disorders that occur when the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy blood cells. The bone marrow is the spongy [...]

Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that increases a person's risk of developing certain types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. It is caused by inherited [...]

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of a baby's skull. Children born with this condition have an abnormally shaped head and face, and [...]

Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the development of the spine and spinal cord. It occurs when the neural tube, which forms the brain and spinal cord, fails to [...]

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-cell ALL) is a type of blood cancer that affects the white blood cells called B lymphocytes. These cells normally grow in the soft [...]

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects various parts of the body and causes learning difficulties. Children with this condition may have unique facial [...]

Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, affecting an estimated 1 in 100 to 1 in 1,000 people. It occurs when you don't have enough [...]

When you're pregnant, your doctor will perform several tests to ensure the health of you and your baby. One of the most important tests is the Rh factor test. In this [...]

Dwarfism is a condition characterized by short stature, typically defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or less. It can be caused by genetic factors or medical [...]

Batten disease is a rare group of nervous system disorders called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCLs) or ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal (CLN). This genetic condition [...]