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...
Just as the human body has individual organs the carry out specific functions and work together, the body's cells have parts dedicated to specific functions. These parts are called organelles, which means "little organs." Many of the organelles...
Hurler syndrome is a condition that affects children and is characterized by the body's inability to produce an enzyme, lysosomal alpha-L-iduronidase, which breaks down long chains of sugar molecules called mucopolysaccharides. These molecules are...
Neurological disorders affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves of the central and peripheral nervous systems. While many neurological disorders are common, others occur so infrequently that they are recognized as rare disorders. These disorders...
