Metabolism is the series of chemical reactions that break down food into energy in the body. Inborn errors of metabolism are rare genetic conditions that result in blockages in that pathway, typically due to the lack of or ineffective function of certain enzymes. A...
One of the leading causes of infant death is a genetic disease called spinal muscular atrophy, also known as SMA. While SMA is genetic, most people are unaware of the risk of having a child with SMA until they either have a child with this disorder or their SMA...