I'm looking for detailed information about Familial Dysautonomia (FD). Can you tell me what causes it, list at least five common symptoms, describe the types of support programs offered by the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation, and state the location of their primary treatment and research center?
Navigate to familialdysautonomia.org. Click on the 'About FD' link to find information on the genetic cause and symptoms of FD. Scroll down the 'About FD' page to ensure all relevant symptom information is visible. Click on the 'About Us' link to understand the foundation's programs. Click on the 'About FD Center' link to find the location of the main treatment and research center. Synthesize the gathered information to answer all parts of the task.
State that FD is caused by a mutation in the IKAP gene (formerly IKBKAP or ELP-1). List at least five distinct symptoms of FD, such as insensitivity to pain, unstable blood pressure/body temperature, autonomic crises, absence of tears, poor growth, or inability to suck/swallow. Identify that the foundation offers programs related to medical care, scientific research, social services, and public awareness. State that the main center for these programs is the Dysautonomia Center at NYU Langone in New York City.