It is relatively common knowledge that as women age, the risk of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality like Downs’ Syndrome increases. Because of such risks, if a woman will be older than 35 at the time that her baby is born, she is...
There are no exercise techniques proven to increase a person's height. Although some people try exercises, supplements and special diets to increase their total height, it is not likely that these can lead to any appreciable change in an adult's...
Hypotonia is a neuromuscular disability that results in abnormally low muscle tone. This ailment is often caused by a genetic disorder, such as Down syndrome, Canavan disease and achondroplasia. While hyptotonia is easy to diagnose, it is often...
There are about 35,000 genes in the nucleus of human body cells. These genes are packaged into 23 pairs of chromosomes, numbered 1 through 22, with the 23rd pair being the sex chromosomes (X and Y). Each of the genes has a specific role in the...
Many different genetic conditions can affect the skeletal system. Mutations can occur in genes that influence the development of collagen, fibroblast growth factor receptors, lysosomal enzymes and other substances in the body. Some of these...
