When couples at risk of passing on an inherited single gene disorder like cystic fibrosis want to have a baby, they often consider in vitro fertilization (IVF) with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). This form of testing can help prospective parents ensure that...
While many genetic disorders are diagnosed in infancy or childhood, some don’t reveal themselves until later in life. If you’re an adult who is wondering if your symptoms or the symptoms affecting family members may be due to an inherited genetic...
Some 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. For the vast majority of them, the disease is the result of an unpredictable perfect storm of lifestyle and genetic factors. But a small minority of people who have Alzheimer’s disease — fewer...
Concern for the health and well-being of your child is common for parents, but for many parents-to-be, these anxieties begin before the child is even born. If you’ve just found out that you’re the carrier of a genetic disease, have a personal or family...
What Is Spinocerebellar Ataxia? Ataxia is the loss of muscle coordination and can be acquired or genetic: The spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a group of hereditary ataxias. The SCAs are rare disorders that can involve the cerebellum and other parts of the central...
