Top 10s

The Top 10 Worst Hereditary Conditions

Sometimes parents deserve a guilt trip. While you and the guy next door share 99.9 percent of the same DNA, that small fraction leftover amounts to three million inherited differences ranging from blood type to eye color, which make you unique. Unfortunately, that family inheritance doesn't always come in a pretty package. You can thank your parents for zits, hair loss, and deadly diseases. ï Corey Binns

Advertisement

Related Items from the LiveScience Store

  1. Go to Store
  2. Go to Store

More Stores to Explore

Marketplace Links

New Galapagos Expedition Offers.
Lindblad Expeditions Explore the Galapagos and save up to 25% off select departure dates www.Expeditions.com
LiveScience Store
Find everything from weird science to cool gadgets!
BP
Theres energy security in energy diversity.
Facing a Dilemma? Let Geek Logik help.
Use Algebra to inform your decisions
One-stop destination for the lowest domestic airfares
Search all airlines, including Southwest now!