Genetics & Birth Defects: Medical Dictionary and Terminology of Human Genetic Code and Evolution app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Michael Quach
First release : 22 Oct 2009
App size: 8.23 Mb
Best App on Genetics Disorders!
Topics include:
● Birth Defects
● Cleft Lip
● Cleft Palate
● Color Blindness
● Down Syndrome
● Dwarfism
● Fragile X
● Marfan Syndrome
● Neural Tube Defects
● Phenylketonuria
● Rett Syndrome
● Spina Bifida
● And many more topics...
A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a different form of a gene called a variation, or an alteration of a gene called a mutation. Many diseases have a genetic aspect. Some, including many cancers, are caused by a mutation in a gene or group of genes in a persons cells. These mutations can occur randomly or because of an environmental exposure such as cigarette smoke.
Other genetic disorders are inherited. A mutated gene is passed down through a family and each generation of children can inherit the gene that causes the disease. Still other genetic disorders are due to problems with the number of packages of genes called chromosomes. In Down syndrome, for example, there is an extra copy of chromosome 21.
This cool app discusses the most important topics in genetic disorders and is ideal for all medical professionals, medical residents and interns, nurses, medical students, and of course curious lay people who just want to learn more about genetic disorders.
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