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TURNER'S SYNDROME
IN CHILDREN
What is Turner’s syndrome?
Turner’s syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by predominantly short stature in girls.
How does Turner’s syndrome occur?
The human cells have 22 pairs of chromosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (called X &Y). (Chromosomes contain genes that determine the traits of an individual). A female usually has XX chromosomes whereas a male has XY chromosomes. These sex chromosomes determine the gender of a person, the height as well as development of sexual organs.
In Turners syndrome, one of the X-chromosomes is missing or misshapen in most of the cells in the body. This is due to a biological accident, the reason for which is usually not found.
THUS, NEITHER PARENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AND CAN DO NOTHING TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.
Turner’s syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by predominantly short stature in girls.
How does Turner’s syndrome occur?
The human cells have 22 pairs of chromosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (called X &Y). (Chromosomes contain genes that determine the traits of an individual). A female usually has XX chromosomes whereas a male has XY chromosomes. These sex chromosomes determine the gender of a person, the height as well as development of sexual organs.
In Turners syndrome, one of the X-chromosomes is missing or misshapen in most of the cells in the body. This is due to a biological accident, the reason for which is usually not found.
THUS, NEITHER PARENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AND CAN DO NOTHING TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.
Gene Therapy
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What is Gene Therapy ?
Gene therapy is an experimental medical intervention that involves modifying the genetic material of living cells to fight disease. It is still experimental. Goal of gene therapy is to supply cells with healthy copies of missing or altered genes. Gene therapy is the future therapy for incurable disease like cancer and genetic disorders.
Gene therapy is an experimental medical intervention that involves modifying the genetic material of living cells to fight disease. It is still experimental. Goal of gene therapy is to supply cells with healthy copies of missing or altered genes. Gene therapy is the future therapy for incurable disease like cancer and genetic disorders.
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