What are the chances that you'll inherit health issues from your parents? Learn the role genetics plays in certain medical conditions and how researchers are using this information.
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What Is Gardner Syndrome?
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What Is Werner Syndrome?
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What Is Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
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What Is Hypophosphatasia?
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Understanding and Managing Hereditary Angioedema Triggers
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What Is Marfan Syndrome?
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What Is 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency?
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What Is DNA?
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Genetic Predisposition: What It Is, What It Means for You
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