hereditary disease
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Haemochromatosis is a hereditary disease that causes a dangerous build-up of iron in the body and if left untreated can lead to liver cancer and arthritis.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
They are working toward creating a child born from an embryo edited to prevent a hereditary disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
At an adaptive sports session early this year, the group made contact with Walt Raineri, a former paralympian in sailing with retitnitus pigmentosa — a hereditary disease that attacks the retinas.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
Although people of African ancestry are most frequently and severely affected by this hereditary disease, its genetic underpinnings in this population have rarely been studied.
From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2024
While still in the fullness of his powers, and at the moment when he was most needed, the taint of hereditary disease penetrated his pure and blameless life.
From Reminiscences, 1819-1899 by Howe, Julia Ward
