GENETIC DISEASE BROCHURE
Crohns Disease Inflammatory disease of the bowl
ALS Progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain
Angelman Syndrome A neuro-genetic disorder characterized by severe intellectual and developmental disability
Alzheimer's Memory problems and forgetfulness
Chromosomal Diseases
Down Syndrome Mental delay due to extra chromosome
Dominant/Recessive Genetic Diseases
Acondroplasia Type of dwarfism
Marfan Syndrome Connective tissue disease, excessive limb growth
Cystic Fibrosis Fluid buildup in the respiratory system
PKU Unable to digest proteins
Sickle-Cell Anemia Abnormally shaped blood cells
Tay-Sachs Disease destroys nerve, brain, and spinal cord.
Sex-Linked Genetic Diseases
Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy Muscle wasting disease
Color Blindness Unable to articulate various colors
Hemophilia Blood clotting disorder. Paper cuts are deadly.