20 humans with rare genes, so many different humans in the world, are too rare
author:Hummingbird photography
Some people are born with genes that set them apart from the average person we do, and because of that, it can be more difficult for them to get through the day. Despite the challenges these people face, they still choose to face life with a positive attitude.
The man was born with a rare genetic mutation called hirsutism.
Mothers and children with polio
Vitiligo and heterochromia
Genes are the units of genetic information that an organism passes on to the next generation, genes contain the encoded information used to produce proteins that make cells function, and an organism's entire gene set is called its genome. The human genome contains between 20,000 and 25,000 genes.
Something called bifidum or anterior axial polydactyle.
Humans and chimpanzees have nearly 99% of the same genes, but it is because of that 1% that distinguishes humans from chimpanzees. There are no identical genes in this world, so this 1% distinguishes everyone in the world.
The little girl had big, beautiful eyes, but it was a rare genetic syndrome called Axenfeld Rigg syndrome
A chimera is an organism with two different sets of DNA. Human chimerism is rare, but it is characterized by two different red blood cell lineages or skin pigmentation
Vitiligo is a disease that causes a loss of skin color
Heterochromia, two eyes of different colors
Neonatal Progeria is a progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly from the first two years of life
I have never had nails in my life
I have something called Raynaud's disease, which happens every time I have a cold
A slight scratch on the skin will reveal a raised red line
The White-Browed Man may suffer from vitiligo
Stef Sanjati was born with a rare disease that is a genetic mutation that gives individuals broad eyes.
A rare and unique genetic disorder that can lead to hearing loss and changes in hair, skin, and eye color (pigmentation).
Two whirlpools, really difficult hair stylist.
My thumb is a bit long
Wash the dishes for 20 minutes after my hands
I don't have a middle knuckle in my finger (or toe), which is genetic
I have Skeeter syndrome (allergy to mosquitoes)
Fell asleep in a chair. I obviously have very level shoulders