Edgar C. Johnson

Edgar C. Johnson

Edgar C. Johnson is an Australian medical writer with a strong focus on public health and disease prevention. With years of experience in healthcare journalism, he is dedicated to providing clear, research-backed insights on medical advancements and wellness trends. Edgar’s work aims to empower readers with reliable information to make informed health decisions.

Corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency

Corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency

Corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) deficiency is a genetic condition that causes a severe decrease in the production of CBG, a globulin that binds to cortisol, the stress hormone. CBG is produced in liver tissues and is associated with the transportation and…

COL8A2 gene

COL8A2 gene

The COL8A2 gene is a variant of the COL8A2 gene, which is one of the genes responsible for corneal endothelial dystrophy. Endothelial dystrophy is a genetic condition that affects the innermost layer of the cornea, called the endothelium. This gene…

Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that a person with this syndrome has a 50% chance of passing it on to their children. It is characterized by a variety of…

CLCNKA gene

CLCNKA gene

The CLCNKA gene is responsible for encoding a protein known as the chloride channel, voltage-sensitive Ka. This gene plays a significant role in the reabsorption of chloride ions in the kidneys, regulating the levels of salt and water in the…

SEPTIN9 gene

SEPTIN9 gene

The SEPTIN9 gene, also known as septin-9, is a critical gene involved in various biological processes. This gene belongs to a family of genes called septins, which are highly conserved in eukaryotes. Septins are a group of GTP-binding proteins that…

VPS13A gene

VPS13A gene

The VPS13A gene is a genetic sequence that is associated with the neurological disorder chorea-acanthocytosis. This gene is registered in various scientific databases and is listed as a key resource for information on this condition. It has been extensively studied…

Beta-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration

Beta-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration

Beta-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration (BPAN) is a rare genetic condition that affects the functioning of the brain. It is also known by other names such as x-linked intellectual disability type 29 (XLID29) and wipi4-associated neurodegeneration. BPAN is caused by mutations in…

Dandy-Walker malformation

Dandy-Walker malformation

Dandy-Walker malformation is a rare brain defect that has been associated with various genetic causes. It is characterized by the combination of fluid accumulation in the center of the brain (enlarged fourth ventricle), a partly or completely absent cerebellar vermis…