https://padlet.com/reidirvin1108/u14e63cbgofd I hope I don't have any of these en-us 2016-11-04 13:42:35 UTC 2025-02-20 23:38:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Soccerball.png reidirvin1108 https://padlet.com/reidirvin1108/u14e63cbgofd/wish/135372812 Huntington's disease is passed on through a dominant gene meaning if the gene is present, the person who has it will have huntington's disease. The symptoms of this disease include deterioration of the Central Nervous System which causes seizures, slurred speech, and eventually the shutdown of bodily functions. These signs show up around the ages of 35-45 and result in certain death.

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]]> 2017-01-17 03:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/reidirvin1108/u14e63cbgofd/wish/147440504 reidirvin1108 https://padlet.com/reidirvin1108/u14e63cbgofd/wish/147443621 Tay sacs is a recessive disease that causes inability to break down lipids. This causes them to accumulate in the brain and cause developmental issues. This disease is prevalent but not limited to the Jewish community.

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 ]]> 2017-01-17 04:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/reidirvin1108/u14e63cbgofd/wish/147443621 reidirvin1108 https://padlet.com/reidirvin1108/u14e63cbgofd/wish/147443810 Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes excessive mucus production. It is recessive and is located on chromosome 7. It cause lung damage and is usually fatal.

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