Genetic inheritance

All ectodermal dysplasias are genetic disorders, which means that they can be passed on to children by parents. However, it is also possible for a child

Diagram to show pattern of genetic inheritance for autosomal recessive disorders like thalassaemia.

👫 The similarity between progeria and elderly. 👫 Progeria is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Those born with progeria typically live to their mid-teens to early twenties. It is a genetic condition that occurs as a new mutation, and is rarely inherited, as carriers usually do not live to reproduce children. Comment if you know someone with progeria! Follow @discovergenetics for more updates!

In genetics, it is important to comprehend the distinction between homozygous and heterozygous. These concepts describe how genes are inherited and expressed in individuals. Homozygous denotes having two identical alleles for a specific gene, whereas heterozygous denotes having two different alleles. This article delves into the dissimilarities between these two terms and their significance in genetics.

Even though Peter D’Adamo’s book on the blood type diet came out almost 20 years ago, patients still ask me if they should follow this diet for themselves. I also have recently come to learn that one of my prominent medical doctor colleagues is recommending this diet to all his patients. This is obviously still a subject people are talking about. So, I decided to write this article so that my patients know my position on this diet, and hopefully see that there is no science to it. When the…

Epigenetic inheritance means kids can inherit certain traits caused by experiences and environmental exposures, like stress and toxins.

Uncover the truth about your family genetics and unravel the secrets encoded in your DNA. Explore the science behind inherited traits and embrace your genetic heritage.

A chart of X-linked dominant inheritance patterns differs depending on whether (a) the father or (b) the mother is affected with the disease. (credit: U.S. National Library of Medicine)