Genetic Disorders There are thousands of disorders caused by a mutation in a single gene. Address the following in a single post: • Select a single gene (monogenic) disorder (try to select one not covered in the lectures but if you do be sure to include research beyond that covered in the lectures). Share relevant information about it such as: what mutated gene causes the disorder, on which chromosome is the gene located, is it a dominant or recessive trait, what is the incidence and prevalence of the disease, what are the symptoms in affected individuals, how is it treated, what current research is being done on this disease, etc. Do not copy huge chunks of information from websites and instead, summarize relevant information in your own words and use references. Organize your post into paragraphs that are easy to follow and understand. Don't copy and paste huge chunks of technical information from websites/articles, and instead summarize your research so that someone who has never heard of that disorder can understand. • At the end of your post, pose a question about the disorder to your classmates. Your question should tie in the information in your post and require others to expand on what you have already stated. It should not be so vague that there is no real answer, such as "Will there ever be a cure?" Instead, something that gives them a starting point to research, such as "What factor(s) contribute to the low survival rate of this disorder?" or "Are there benefits to taking Drug X if you have this disorder?" The goal is not to stump your classmates - it is to get them thinking and researching the disorder to learn more about it. When you respond to another post, answer the question posed by your classmate. Some questions may not have an answer so in that case, just reply with the information you learned while researching the answer.

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Genetic Disorders There are thousands of disorders caused by a mutation in a single gene. Address the following in a single post: • Select a single gene (monogenic) disorder (try to select one not covered in the lectures but if you do be sure to include research beyond that covered in the lectures). Share relevant info