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Genetic diseases

What are they?

Genetic diseases are a result of changes, mutations in a individual DNA.

Common genetic diseases

Huntingdon's disease-Huntingdon's disease is an inherited disease which causes damage to certain brain cells.

Symptoms

Early symptoms can include personality changes, mood swings and unusual

behaviour.

A lack of emotions and not recognising the needs of others in the family.

Alternating periods of aggression, excitement, depression, apathy,

antisocial behaviour and anger. Difficulty concentrating on more than one task, which causes irritability. short-term memory lapses.

Problems with orientation.

You and your genes