Skeletal Dysplasia
Skeletal dysplasia is a broad category of genetic disorders that disrupt normal bone growth and development, resulting in a wide range of skeletal abnormalities such as short stature or malformed limbs. These conditions often stem from mutations in genes responsible for cartilage and bone formation, and while many are diagnosed at birth or in early childhood, advances in genetics have improved early detection and management in modern medicine.
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One surprising aspect of skeletal dysplasia is that achondroplasia, its most common form, results from a single mutation in the FGFR3 gene that occurs in about 80% of cases as a new mutation in the sperm of older fathers, rather than being inherited—highlighting how paternal age can influence genetic outcomes in ways we continue to study.
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