tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43781697074683707172024-03-13T20:42:07.907-07:00Genetics Project 2010A genetic disorder is based on an unusual characteristic in a person's DNA. This can range from too many chromosomes, to not enough, to them just not completely dividing. Most of the time the result of this causes much grief in families.SarahRoperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459000034380051211noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378169707468370717.post-3052149345787392252010-04-24T12:21:00.000-07:002010-04-24T12:31:03.861-07:00ProgeriaThe oldest living person with Progeria was Susana Guadalajara of Mexico; she passed away on September 9th at the age of 22.SarahRoperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459000034380051211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378169707468370717.post-44814354879378170612010-04-24T12:19:00.000-07:002010-04-24T12:21:30.573-07:00ProgeriaIn come cases, you don't even realize your child has Progeria until about 18 months of life.SarahRoperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459000034380051211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378169707468370717.post-12748676339189965122010-04-24T12:16:00.000-07:002010-04-24T12:19:34.429-07:00Osteogenesis ImperfectaJust like regular teens, teens with OI struggle with self-esteem, self-confidence and friendships. Some teens with OI may be attracted to different types of dangerous behaviors, including drug or alcohol abuse in an effort to deal with with the challenges of being an adolescent.SarahRoperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459000034380051211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378169707468370717.post-26092982856098523232010-04-24T12:13:00.000-07:002010-04-24T12:16:52.900-07:00Osteogenesis ImperfectaThough the children effected look much older, they still have the mind of a child.SarahRoperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459000034380051211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378169707468370717.post-67103933560229038962010-04-21T05:38:00.001-07:002010-04-21T05:40:33.225-07:00Interesting FactRussell-Silver Syndrome was discovered in 1953 by Dr. H. K. Silver and in 1954 by Dr. A. Russell.SarahRoperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459000034380051211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378169707468370717.post-41186322933797939682010-04-21T05:31:00.000-07:002010-04-21T05:40:49.058-07:00Interesting Fact twoTheir are some patients that pretty much recover dramatically with the help of hormone therapy. They still have the disease, but it helps alot with their growth and social skills.SarahRoperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01459000034380051211noreply@blogger.com2