Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder of bone growth that causes short-limbed dwarfism. It occurs due to mutations in a single gene called the FGFR3.

such as achondroplasia, Apert, or Noonan syndrome or neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia, and autism, new examination indicates that while the link between some pathogenic mutations ...

Caitlin Hellyer, 23, has achondroplasia dwarfism — a bone growth disorder caused by a genetic mutation in the arms and legs. She says heads turn when she goes out with 5-foot-8 boyfriend Guy ...