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Person scratching itchy hand, representing symptoms of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), an autoimmune disease possibly influenced by genetic factors.
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Is Systemic Sclerosis Genetic?

Learn about the genetic factors, risk factors, and causes of systemic sclerosis, and find out if it runs in families.

Woman asleep at her desk during work, illustrating excessive daytime sleepiness — a key symptom of narcolepsy, which may have genetic links.
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The Genetic Side of Narcolepsy

Discover the link between genetics and narcolepsy & learn the signs behind excessive daytime sleepiness.

A woman with visible facial skin lesions, possibly resembling actinic keratosis.
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Understanding Actinic Keratosis

Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin condition caused by sun damage. Learn how to recognize the symptoms & what causes it.

Progression of Parkinson’s disease.
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Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

Learn how mutations of genetic disposition lead to Salla disease, a rare genetic disorder and discover its inheritance pattern.

Hand with redness representing inflammation or nerve symptoms related to multiple sclerosis
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Is Multiple Sclerosis Genetic?

Learn how genetics may influence the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune condition that affects the nervous system.

Open palm hands showing signs of Raynaud’s disease with pale or bluish fingers
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Is Raynaud’s Disease Genetic?

Learn how your DNA may affect your risk of this cold-induced condition that causes color changes in fingers and toes known as Raynaud's Disease

This image features a set of white lithium orotate supplement pills alongside a DNA model, emphasizing the connection between genetics and individual response to the compound.
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Genetic Response to Lithium Orotate

Learn how genetics influence the body’s response to lithium orotate, a supplement linked to mood support and neurological health.

Woman spraying perfume on her wrist, representing exposure to phthalates that may affect gene expression
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The Impact of Pthalates on Your Genes

Learn how phthalates—found in products like perfumes—can influence your genetic expression and long-term health through epigenetic changes.