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.
Lancaster is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. The population was 25,894 at the 2000 census. Locally, Lancaster is pronounced LANK-ist-er or LANK-us-ter, it is often mispronounce as LAN-CAS-ter. Lancaster is a suburb of Dallas, Texas and is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes Lancaster, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Duncanville. Most of the city is in Dallas County. But a extremely small southern section spills over into Ellis County.