Genetic disorders or diseases are caused by mutations or abnormalities in genes. Genetic diseases are often heritable and can be occur due to a plethora of reasons, most of which are often unknown. Unfortunately we don\'t know ways to stop genetic disorders before giving birth to a child. In this article, I will give you information about different genetic diseases.
Common Genetic Disorders
Down syndrome
Down syndrome, Down\'s syndrome, or trisomy 21 is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. Individuals with Down syndrome tend to have a lower than average cognitive ability, often ranging from mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Many of the common physical features of Down syndrome also appear in people with a standard set of chromosomes.
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