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Genetic Disorders
Colon cancer is a malignant tumor of the large intestine that affects both men and women.
Genetic Disorders
Dercum disease is a rare condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age.
… condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of … by multiple, painful fatty lipomas (benign, fatty tumors) that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of … condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of …
Genetic Disorders
Prostate cancer is a disease where certain cells in the prostate become abnormal and multiply to form a tumor.
Genetic Disorders
Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that occurs in men as a result of an extra X chromosome. The most common symptom is infertility.
Genetic Disorders
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin. Tumors, or neurofibromas, grow along the body's nerves or on … among all racial groups and affect both sexes equally. The tumors arise from changes in the nerve cells and skin cells. Tumors also may press on the body's vital areas as their size …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
Genetic Disorders
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.
Genetic Disorders
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… a common genetic disorder, blood test reveals when benign tumors turn cancerous Notable accomplishments in genomic …