Question 1

what is the genetics behind a unibrow?

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All over the place!: Most people with unibrow are normal &amp; healthy but simply have a genetic trait that causes (or allows) eyebrows to grow together.   Selma Hayek, the actress, has a unibrow, not just in her role in Frida, but in real life.  Because the gene(s) that promote "unibrow" may be inhibited by genes that suppress it, there's only a small chance that her daughter will also grow one.  Hope this info helps!

Question 2

what is the genetic reason for causing kleinfelter's?

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Extra X in men: Klinefelter syndrome is usually caused by an extra x chromosome in males, changing their normal 46, xy chromosome constitution to 47, xxy.  The extra x causes tall stature with an asthenic build, underdevelopment of the testis and infertility. Sometimes there is more than one x, like 48, xxxy, often causing intellectual disability. The extra chromosome is a chance occurrence.

Question 3

i'm curious, my cheeks are always rosy red for some reason, even if i'm not cold! is there a reason or is it just genetics?

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Many possibilities: Red cheeks are from the vasodialation of the vessles near the surface of your skin.  Anger, embarrasment or stress can effect those vessles,  also heat from excesize or fever can cause vessles to dialate to eliminate the heat.  Alcohol causes capilaries to dialate as well.  There are some medical causes  of constant red cheeks such as rosacea or lupus.  Your physician can diagnose that.

Question 4

why do blood family members if they had a baby why is the baby risking genetic defects why does this happen? no real reason to ask i'm just curious.

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Recessive genes: People in general possess some recessive genes. When unrelated people have a child, it is far less likely to have both possessing the same recessive genes. With minor exceptions, genetic diseases do not show up unless the baby inherits both recessive genes. Since related people are more likely to possess the recessive genes, the risk of genetic defect rises significantly when they are related

Question 5

is there a reason incest leads to a lot of genetic disorders?

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Double dose of genes: Genetic disorders are more likely to show up from incest because people who are related have many genes in common. Usually the genes that cause genetic disorders are rare but if the parents share genes the baby is likely to get a double dose of the rare gene so the disorder is more likely to be apparent. For some genes it requires the same gene come from both parents to show up in the child.

Question 6

hi! my left rib sticks out for some reason, doctor said it was a deformity and told me it was most likely genetic and i shouldnt worry about it, is there any other doctor that can agree with his statement? just curious?

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: Your ribs emerge forward from your vertebrae . They are normally stacked straight like dominoes, but if one or more vertebrae have an edge rotated forward the rib it supports will project forward on that side and withdraw a little from the other. The finding usually causes no important problems. I know of no treatment. It is how your body formed.

Question 7

im 17 years old and am losing hair in the temples of my head. its getting pretty far back on the right side. i work out heavily and eat very well. other than genetics i cant think of any reason id have this issue. how can i regrow or prevent loss?

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See dermatologist: You need to properly diagnose  this hair loss. Should it be the very common androgenetic alopecia, known as male pattern baldness, he will provide you with possibly an oral med along with a topical otc med to help you. However, it just might be something different, and that is why you should be evaluated.

Question 8

just wondering...is there a reason why one person's finger nails will be stronger then another person's. is it genetic or vitamins?

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Proteins: Genetics have to play a role, but so does diet. Proteins are the key here, not vitamins.

Question 9

i'm 31f and just had a genetic test revealing i have arpkd. i was originally diagnosed with ald. i believe the disease is the reason for my liver cirrhosis not alcohol as i have never been a heavy drinker, but my dr does not. what should i do?

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: Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It will destroy your brain cells, facilitate development of cancer in many organs, including breast, cause hepatitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis etc. There is no safe level of alcohol intake. Quit while you are ahead.

Question 10

could a facial injury in 2 y.o be the only reason for speech delay? his ct showed no damage. has had genetic testing.  only delay is expressive language. receptive is age-appropriate.

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Isolated expressive : Language delay is brain-based. Articulation (speech) can be temporarily impacted by anything that damages oral musculature, but developmental articulation disorder is brain-based & often seen with fine-motor delays. Expressive language disorder confers a very high risk of later dyslexia & disorder of written expression, so early intervention is vital, as is monitoring his phonological awareness.

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What is the genetics behind a unibrow?

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What is the genetic reason for causing kleinfelter's?

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I'm curious, my cheeks are always rosy red for some reason, even if i'm not cold! is there a reason or is it just genetics?

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Why do blood family members if they had a baby why is the baby risking genetic defects why does this happen? no real reason to ask i'm just curious.

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Is there a reason incest leads to a lot of genetic disorders?

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Hi! my left rib sticks out for some reason, doctor said it was a deformity and told me it was most likely genetic and i shouldnt worry about it, is there any other doctor that can agree with his statement? just curious?

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Im 17 years old and am losing hair in the temples of my head. its getting pretty far back on the right side. i work out heavily and eat very well. other than genetics i cant think of any reason id have this issue. how can i regrow or prevent loss?

A member asked:

Just wondering...is there a reason why one person's finger nails will be stronger then another person's. is it genetic or vitamins?

A member asked:

I'm 31f and just had a genetic test revealing i have arpkd. i was originally diagnosed with ald. i believe the disease is the reason for my liver cirrhosis not alcohol as i have never been a heavy drinker, but my dr does not. what should i do?

A member asked:

Could a facial injury in 2 y.o be the only reason for speech delay? his ct showed no damage. has had genetic testing. only delay is expressive language. receptive is age-appropriate.

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