Genetic and hereditary syndromes

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system. It causes thick and sticky mucus to build up in the...

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when a person has an extra chromosome 21. It can cause physical and intellectual disabiliti...

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of 13 genetic disorders that affect the connective tissues, which support the skin, bones, blood ves...

Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, learning difficulties, and behavioural challenges. It affects...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue, which supports organs and structures. It can impact the he...

Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders that cause muscles to weaken over time. This leads to difficulty in moving, walking,...

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition that affects physical, intellectual, and behavioural development. Key features often...

Turner Syndrome is a condition that affects females, where one of the X chromosomes is missing or incomplete. It can cause various physical...

Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by the deletion of genes on chromosome 7. It is characterised by distinctive facial feat...