Genetic and developmental diseases and disorders

Reviews the history of research into sickle cell anemia, a blood disease that deprives the body of oxygen and hinders the removal of waste products from cells, discusses the genetic basis of sickle cell anemia, and explains what it is like to live with the disease, and how genetic research might affect its future.

Reviews the history of research into muscular dystrophy, a disease that weakens a person's muscles, discusses the genetic basis of MD, and explains what it is like to live with muscular dystrophy, how it is diagnosed, and how genetic research might affect the future of the disorder.

Reviews the history of research into autism, a disorder the affects the development of the brain, discusses the genetic basis of autism, looks at symptoms, diagnosis, testing, and treatment, and considers how genetic research might affect the future of the disorder.

Reviews the history of research into spina bifida, a developmental birth defect which results in various degrees of disability, discusses the genetic basis of the disease, and explains what it is like to live with spina bifida and the search for a cure.