Mendelian disease

Hey kiddo! Today, we are going to learn about Mendelian diseases.

Mendelian diseases are health problems that are caused by changes in our genes. These genes are like our body's instruction manual, telling our body how to grow, work and stay healthy. Sometimes, the instructions in the genes can have mistakes or errors, and these errors can cause problems in our health.

Mendelian diseases are named after Gregor Mendel, who was a scientist who studied plants and discovered how inheritance works. He found out that traits or characteristics are passed down from parents to children through genes. So if your mom or dad has a certain gene with a mistake, there is a chance that you might inherit it too and have a Mendelian disease.

There are lots of different Mendelian diseases, including things like cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and Huntington's disease. These diseases can cause all sorts of different problems in our bodies, such as trouble breathing, pain, or muscle problems. Some Mendelian diseases are more serious than others, but all of them can have an impact on our health.

So, in summary, Mendelian diseases are health problems that can be caused by mistakes in our genes, and they are named after a scientist who studied inheritance. It's important to know about Mendelian diseases so that we can better understand how our bodies work and stay healthy.