genetic disorder

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Rather, Soleno’s drug, which received U.S. regulatory approval in March 2025, targets patients as young as 4 years old living with a very specific genetic disorder that’s linked to obesity.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes mucus to become thick and sticky, she has just 9% lung function.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A global team of researchers led by Shinghua Ding at the University of Missouri has discovered a new genetic disorder that interferes with muscle function and movement control.

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

Instead, I recited, “I have an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes malformation of the limbs.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling