10 Most Interesting and Extremely Rare Genetic Disorders

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7. Angelman Syndrome

Dr. Harry Angelman was the man who described Angelman syndrome in 1965, and obviously this genetic disorder was named after him. The symptoms of Angelman syndrome vary on a case-to-case basis. Some may experience seizures while others won’t. This can be apparent around one to four years of age.

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