Adam Pearson used his neurofibromatosis struggles to succeed in acting and advocacy, inspiring others to accept differences ...

Cupid's Undie Run sent dozens of half-naked runners through Nashville Saturday to raise awareness for a genetic disease.

What are the symptoms of NF1? Among the common signs of the condition are freckles or brownish spots called cafe-au-lait spots on the skin, presence of bumps on or under the skin, larger areas on ...

NF1 can affect nerves throughout the body, including the brain and spinal cord. Most people with NF1 develop symptoms before age 10, though some symptoms may not appear until puberty. Children with ...

All people have two copies of every gene – one copy inherited from each parent. The NF1 gene mutation is dominant, which means that only one of the two copies of the gene needs to have the mutation to ...