Human genetic disease, any of the diseases and disorders that are caused by mutations in one or more genes. 1  With the increasing ability to control infectious and nutritional diseases in developed countries, there has come the realization that genetic diseases are a major cause of disability, death, and human tragedy.
Lancaster is situated within the Blackland Prairie region of Texas, which is characterized by level to gently rolling topography. Ten Mile Creek and its tributaries are a major drainage feature in and around the city.
Manvel, TX. Manvel is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. The current population is approximately 7,160 as of April 2008, a 235% growth over the 3,046 population recorded in the last official US Census in 2000. Manvel is located at 29Â°28â²45â³N 95Â°21â²23â³W / 29.47917Â°N 95.35639Â°W / 29.47917; -95.35639 (29.479200, -95.356299). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.3 square miles (60.3 kmÂ²), all of it land.