#genetic-conditions

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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

My daughter's health was a mystery. The answer was on the other side of the world

Maggie's joints were unusually tight, and her limbs could not straighten completely, with a pediatrician warning that several genetic conditions that could cause these symptoms were possibly fatal.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

Parents of a child with a rare, unnamed genetic condition face profound emotional challenges and seek connection with others in similar situations.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind

Lucy Edwards is undergoing IVF with gene editing to avoid passing on her genetic blindness, sparking emotional and ethical dilemmas.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

What is Mosaic Down syndrome? Parents share what life is like

Mosaic Down syndrome is a rare and often misunderstood genetic condition, reflecting varying physical traits and challenges.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Iconic Jerry Springer guest - the 70lb baby - reflects on being made into TV 'circus act'

I was known as the kid that was on TV, and that wasn't what my mom was looking for. We just wanted help with geneticists.
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