Think of all those children out there that are born constantly hungry, which are unable to feel satisfied eating, and constantly obsessed with food and eating. This complex genetic mistake is known as Prader-Willi Syndrome. It is passed through genes of those who have it or a mistake in genes. It w...

Chromosomal Deficiencies - Williams Syndrome Pg 1 Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder that was first discovered in 1961. It effects males and females equally. It can occur to all ethnicity and is present at birth. It occurs in about 1/20000 person and it causes both physical and developmen...

The other "Others" There are some people that don't think of food as anything more than something that keeps them going, a source of energy. These people are usually skinny and eat pretty healthy as a matter of habit. Their bodies tell them what they need and they listen and follow through acc...

Acondroplasia A Genetic Bone Disorder There are hundreds of reasons why some children never reach expected heights as adults. Many are short in stature because of family or ethnic backgrounds. Others have a wide range of medical conditions, which are often at times genetic, that limit ove...

Should Human Cloning be Legal? For years, part of the American public, and humans in general, have been fascinated with the possibility of creating human life by other than natural means. Cloning alters the very meaning of humanity; it is morally, ethically, and spiritually wrong. Many strongly d...

Can you imagine a world where everyone is perfect? That could happen if we allow genetic engineering to continue. I am against genetic engineering for the simple fact that we are so caught up in cosmetic appearance that we are losing the reality of what it means to be human. Imperfections help shape...