What are family diseases?
A single gene could be responsible high family risk of cholesterol, cancer, or more.
Heart
Genetic heart diseases, also known as inherited or hereditary heart conditions, are caused by mutations in one or more genes.
Skin
Many skin diseases can be genetic, and are often caused by single-gene mutations.
Gastrointestinal
There are many genetic family diseases that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), and other conditions.
Metabolic
There are hundreds of inherited metabolic disorders, also known as inborn errors of metabolism, that are caused by different genes. Symptoms depend on the type of disorder and how severe it is.
Neurological
There are many genetic neurological disorders that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
Reproductive
Single gene defects can lead to health conditions that can cause fertility problems. These conditions include cystic fibrosis, Tay Sachs disease, spinal muscular atrophy, Canavan disease, sickle cell disease, and more.
How is a New Family Disease Discovered?
All family diseases in the screening test
Alzheimer's
Amyloidosis
Breast cancer
Cardiomyopathy
Colorectal cancer
Hypercholesterolemia
Heart arrhythmias
Hemochromatosis
Lynch syndrome
Malignant hyperthermia
Melanoma
Ovarian Cancer
Prostate cancer
Thyroid cancer
And other rare diseases