Dominant trait needs only 1 affected allele, whereas recessive trait needs both allele. Normally a dominant trait will be seen in all generations, but a recessive trait may skip generations. We can have X-linked dominant or autosomal...

Summarized tips for Pedigree analysis

Lesson on Von Willebrand Disease (VWD): Pathophysiology, Types of VWD, Symptoms and Treatment. Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, due to either deficiency or deficits of activity of von willebrand...

Retinitis Pigmentosa | Genetics, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Retinitis Pigmentosa is a group of hereditary eye conditions that lead to progressive degeneration of photoreceptor cells known as the...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that a monogenic disorder is a genetic disease caused by small-scale genetic differences that cause the malfunction of a single gene and that many diseases result from such genetic...

Hereditary cancer arises from genetic mutations passed down through generations, increasing the likelihood of specific cancers within a family. Inheriting these mutations doesn't guarantee cancer but heightens susceptibility. Genetic...