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Xeroderma Pigmentosum Click to add an outline

DNA is our body's instruction manual. : 

DNA is our body's instruction manual. DNA tells our body how to grow and run

The chapters in DNA are called “genes” : 

The chapters in DNA are called “genes”

These genes or chapters give us different traits. : 

These genes or chapters give us different traits.

We get our genes from our parents : 

We get our genes from our parents This is why children often look like mom or dad or a mix of both

Xeroderma Pigmentosum(XP) is caused by a mistake in one or more genes : 

Xeroderma Pigmentosum(XP) is caused by a mistake in one or more genes It is dangerous for people with XP to go outside without protection from the sun.

Most people can be in the sun for quite a while and they just get sunburns. Why are people with XP different? : 

Most people can be in the sun for quite a while and they just get sunburns. Why are people with XP different?

Why don't people with XP have this gene? : 

Why don't people with XP have this gene? They do have the chapter, there is just a mistake.

Where did the mistake in their DNA come from? : 

Where did the mistake in their DNA come from? The copy of the DNA-fixing gene with the mistake must come from both parents for a person to have XP.

Why does DNA damage even matter? : 

Why does DNA damage even matter? What do you think happens to your body when copies of the wrong instructions are made and used?

What can people with XP do so they don't get cancer? Is there a cure for XP? : 

What can people with XP do so they don't get cancer? Is there a cure for XP? There is no cure for XP, but people with XP can reduce the chance of getting cancer by avoiding sunlight and other sources of UV rays.

For more information: : 

For more information: Visit http://xps.org/ They are an excellent source of information and they have opportunities available to help those with XP

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