Sometimes you get move from your ancestors than blue eyes and

lefthandedness. Metabolic diseases are inherited disorders caused by

a problem with the chemicals produced naturally in the body. These

diseases, which can slow physical development, lead to devastating

movement disorders or cause mental retardation, are often serious and even

life-threatening. The Kimberly H. Courtwright and Joseph W. Summers

Institute of Metabolic Disease at Baylor Research Institute at Dallas helps

diagnose and treat children and adults with metabolic diseases.