I'm looking for key information about Familial Dysautonomia (FD). What is its genetic cause, what are its five most common symptoms, what types of support programs does the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation offer, and where is their main treatment and research center located?
Navigate to familialdysautonomia.org. Click on the 'About Us' link. On the 'About Us' page, click on the 'About FD' link to find information on the genetic cause and symptoms. Scroll down the 'About FD' page to ensure all relevant symptom information is visible. From any page, 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. 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.