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Genetic Defect Apr 2026
These are caused by a mix of gene mutations and lifestyle/environmental factors. This includes things like heart disease, diabetes, and most cancers. 2. How They Happen
Genetic changes aren't always "inherited" from parents. They can be: genetic defect
Parts of chromosomes are missing or changed. Down Syndrome, for instance, happens when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21. These are caused by a mix of gene
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