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Self Advocacy and the Legislative Process by Latham Centers On TuesdayJanuary 26th I had the pleasure of accompanying two of our PWS adults to the State House in Boston... Read on »

The waiting game by Kristie Meyer Patient Expert

We got a call yesterday from Blake's school that we're on a two hour delay. That meant that Drewwho is... Read on »

Reason #5,679 why Olivia can't be left alone by tsquared417 Last week, we had Olivia's IEP meeting. I asked my nephew to babysit. We came home and found the boys... Read on »

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rammy asked I HAVE 2 CHILDRE WITH PYRUVATE KINASE DEFIANCY,WILL ALL MY CHILDREN BE AFFECTED WITH IT Feb 09 2010

Kristy Mills, ND, CNHP answered a sharp pain on the left side of my ribs next to the sternum Feb 08 2010

Dr Larry updated their goal to Exercise: 35 minutes 6 times per week.. Cheer 'em on! Feb 08 2010

Laura S. joined the Genetics Community. Feb 08 2010

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Each cell in your body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, which carry the genes you inherit from your parents. Genes determine many of your body characteristics including the color of your hair and eyes. We can also... » Read on

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One chromosome from each pair is inherited from your mother and one from your father. In some cases a child inherits a disease due to a fault in one pair of these genes. Recessive... » Read on

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