genetic disorder

The study found that these mutations can increase sperm mutation rates roughly 500-fold which helps explain why some rare genetic disorders appear when parents do not carry the mutations in their own DNA.

“It’s possible you have a genetic disorder like Factor V Leiden which can substantially increase your risk of developing blood clots,” he wrote.

That includes those undergoing some cancer treatment and transplant patients, along with those living with HIV and some genetic disorders.

Lucas, 13, from Stoke-on-Trent, is one of only dozens of children in the world with the CNKSR2 genetic disorder, he has regular seizures and needs around the clock care.

Over the years he has observed lots of severe genetic disorders.