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

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