genetic

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Searle lives with dominant optic atrophy, a genetic eye condition which affects his vision and for which he wears contact lenses.

From BBC

Some of these genetic shifts occurred quickly, while others unfolded more slowly.

From Science Daily

Auggie, played by Garrett McNally at most performances, was born with a small genetic defect that had life-shaping consequences—serious facial irregularities that required many surgeries.

From The Wall Street Journal

One major reason is that the stem cells responsible for producing blood and immune cells can accumulate genetic mutations over time, increasing the risk of cancer and other health problems.

From Science Daily

The two biotechs are partners, as they are collaborating in the development of setrusumab for the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta — a rare genetic bone metabolism disorder known as brittle-bone disease.

From MarketWatch