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Rare Disease Forum by Genetidoc Genetic Clinic Forums Frequently Asked Questions Are all genetic diseases inherited from parents?

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      Sana Fathima K S
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      Are all genetic diseases inherited from parents?

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      Sana Fathima K S
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      No. Some genetic conditions run in families, but others happen due to a new change in the genetic material that neither parent carries. This is why a family with no history of a condition can still have a child affected by one.

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