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Autosomal Genetic disorders: Down Syndrome, Edward Syndrome, Patau Syndrome, Cri-du-chat Syndrome

Autosomal Genetic Disorder: Edward Syndrome It is an autosomal genetic disorder caused due to the trisomy of 18th chromosome. This genetic abnormality disrupts normal development and leads to a variety of serious health issues, including intellectual disabilities and physical abnormalities. The syndrome was first described by geneticist John H. Edwards in 1960, after whom it […]

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What is Down Syndrome?

Introduction One of the beautiful creations of God is the human body. Every human being looks different in terms of colors, shapes, and sizes. The genome of every human being is also 99.99 percent similar. However, a mere 0.01 percent difference makes every individual unique from others. At the DNA level, some genetic variations are

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