Genes and Gene Therapy
Genes are the building blocks of inheritance. Read more about genes and the currently experimental technique of gene …
4 min readA comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Covers diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatments, diagnostic tests, and wellness topics.
This section provides a comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine (NIH). Each article includes a plain-language summary of the condition, test, or treatment.
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Genes are the building blocks of inheritance. Read more about genes and the currently experimental technique of gene …
4 min readGenetic brain disorders affect the development and function of the brain. Some are inherited, some are caused by …
2 min readGenetic counseling provides support to people who have or may be at risk for genetic disorders. There are many reasons …
2 min readA mutation in a person's genes can cause a medical condition called a genetic disorder. Learn about the types and how …
4 min readGenetic tests are tests on blood and other tissue to find genetic disorders. Over 2000 tests are available. Read about …
6 min readGenital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Learn about symptoms, testing, …
3 min readGenital warts are a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Learn about what they look …
4 min readGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that can cause discomfort and lead to other health …
4 min readStopping the spread of germs is as easy as thoroughly washing your hands or covering your mouth when you sneeze or …
3 min readGiant cell arteritis causes inflammation and narrowing of the arteries in the head. It often occurs with the disease …
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