But cardiomyopathy can also be brought on
by genetic disorders like muscular dystrophy, which causes abnormalities in a protein called dystrophin.
This may sound similar to application # 1 (newborn / pediatric sequencing) but it's a different kind of study that taps into a unique resource: multiplex pedigrees from families
affected by genetic disorders.
Yes, most miscarriages are caused
by genetic disorders that are incompatible with life.
During these years, the CRU has been recognized as a center of excellence for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients affected
by genetic disorders.
It is estimated that 1 in 25 children are affected
by a genetic disorder and 30,000 babies and children are newly diagnosed in the UK each year.
«Animals and young puppies are susceptible to inherited deafness, usually caused
by a genetic disorder,» said Mary Smith, a board certified veterinary neurologist with Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland.