Oakley, two, has Apert Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes fusion of the skull, hands, and feet bones. Proud mum Talia took to Instagram to post a video of their son taking his first steps ...

Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and ...

Former Doctor Who actor David Tennant this week confirmed he has 11 toes. He says he was born with an extra toe on his right ...

Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of conditions that together increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular problems, including heart attack. The features of metabolic syndrome ...

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) signal through FGF receptor tyrosine kinases to regulate a wide range of biological processes during development and adulthood. FGF receptors (FGFRs) are involved ...

What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare digestive disorder. If you have ZES, you likely have 1 or more tumors in the first part of the small intestine, the ...

There are nine different types of syndactyly, and 11 syndromes associated with it. Eight of the syndromes are also associated with polydactyly. The other three are Apert and Pfeiffer syndromes, and ...

Another common anatomical variation is when people have fused or "webbed" fingers or toes, known as syndactyly. This term comes from syn (meaning together with) and dactyly (referring to fingers or ...