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Genetic Cause of Acromegaly Revealed – Thanks to Irish Giant

The bones of an Irish Giant have helped researchers identify a genetic mutation that is the cause of a condition called acromegaly. This condition is heritable, and there are between 200 and 300 people today who carry the genetic mutation. Thanks to this research, it may be possible for a blood test to identify and treat people who have this genetic mutation before they exhibit symptoms of acromegaly. Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder. Too much growth hormone is produced, and this causes the body tissues to gradually enlarge more than would be typically expected. The growth occurs after the … Continue reading →

Male Pattern Baldness Explained By Genetics

Hair loss is more than a cosmetic issue. There is often an underlying health issue involved. Diseases like alopecia, which causes hair loss, runs in families. Male pattern baldness also is heritable. A new study has found some genetic clues that help explain more about male pattern baldness. When hair loss occurs, there is often a medical reason behind it. For example, alopecia is a disease that can cause a person to lose small patches of hair on his or head or body. Or, it may cause a person to completely lose all body hair. Some studies have suggested that … Continue reading →

Characteristics and Personality Traits in Children.

How much is genetic? How much the way God made them? And how much influence does a parent have on a child’s personality and character traits? These questions have always fascinated me. I started thinking about them again today after reading Lyn’s blog about, what the way a child colors says about them and their schoolwork. When our son was young we had his room filled with myriad soft toys in bright colors and orange pictures or bright cartoon characters on the lemon walls. I was determined not to go for the traditional blue. A colored mobile hung above the … Continue reading →