However, we now know that there's more to it than that, and there are several genetic diseases where the RNA is directly poisonous to cells, rather than simply carrying a harmful message. (en.hdbuzz.net)
Polydactylism (having six or more digits on the hands or feet) can be caused by several genetic diseases, or it can occur on its own. (science.howstuffworks.com)
She has been funded by the Canine Health Foundation to study several genetic diseases, including pancreatic acinar atrophy (EPI) and degenerative myelopathy in the German shepherd dog. (epi4dogs.com)