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Genetics

Please be patient as we build this section of our website. Epigenetics literally means “above” or “on top of” genetics. It refers to external modifications

Diabetes Research

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into

Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Agent Orange Veterans who develop type 2 diabetes mellitus and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service do not have to
AL amyloidosis is a rare disease caused when amyloid proteins are abnormally deposited in tissues or organs.

AL amyloidosis

AL amyloidosis and Agent Orange Presumptive Service Connection for Disease Associated WithĀ Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents: AL Amyloidosis AL amyloidosis Support

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin (TCDD)

TCDD is the most potent compound (congener) of its series (polychlorinated dibenzodioxins, known as PCDDs or simply dioxins) and became known as a contaminant in Agent Orange, a

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy and Agent Orange VA presumes Veterans' early-onset peripheral neuropathy is related to their exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service when
A Study of Brain Aging

Alzheimers

A Study of Brain Aging in Vietnam War Veterans: Ā Interested in volunteering in DOD ADNI? Ā If you are a Vietnam-era combat veteran suffering from TBI or PTSD please call
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Spina Bifida Occulta (SBO)

Spina Bifida Occulta: A mild form of Spina Bifida
also called Spina Bifida Cystica

Myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida)

A myelomeningocele (say: MY-ell-oh-meh-NING-go-seal) occurs when the outer part of the vertebrae have not completely closed, creating an abnormal opening. With a myelomeningocele,
Meningocele (Spina Bifida)

Meningocele (Spina Bifida)

A meningocele (say: meh-NING-go-seal) occurs when the outer part of the vertebrae have not completely closed, leaving an opening. The spinal cord itself may not be affected, but