Genetics Program
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostic testing is used to identify or confirm the
diagnosis of a
disease or condition in a person or a family. Diagnostic testing gives a "yes" or "no" answer in most cases.
Full article >>>Genetic counselors work as members of a health care team, providing information and support to families who have members with
birth defects or
genetic disorders and to families and individuals who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions.
Full article >>>Genetic testing may take on new emphasis in the near future as
genetic research continues to advance. In April 2003, the Human Genome Project announced completion of mapping the entire human
genetic makeup.
Full article >>>Genetic testing for
genetic disorders: Weigh benefits and risks
If you're considering
genetic testing, take time to weigh the pros and cons.
Full article >>>Genetic counseling and
prenatal diagnosis provides parents with the knowledge to
make intelligent, informed decisions regarding possible
pregnancy and its outcome.
Full article >>>Genetics of
Colorectal Cancer (PDQ)
Last Modified: 05/22/2006
Table 3B. Summary of Studies Evaluating Interest in or Intention to Have
Genetic Counseling and Testing for Hereditary Nonpolyposis
Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)* ...
Full article >>>Genetic code: The instructions in a
gene that tell the
cell how to
make a specific
protein. A, T, G, and C are the "letters" of the DNA code.
Full article >>>The mother or father has a family history of
genetic disorders. Common examples of inherited
genetic disorders include
cystic fibrosis,
sickle cell anemia, and
Tay-Sachs disease.
Full article >>>Genetics & Genomics
Sequencing the human genome has generated new interest in examining the role of
genetic variation in health and
disease. Until recently, human
genetics was useful mainly for clinical
diagnosis of hereditary disorders.
Full article >>>Genetic DisordersMore than 5,000 different
genetic disorders have been identified in humans.
Full article >>>Genetic tests can:
Detect inherited disorders, such as
Down syndrome and
Tay-Sachs disease.
Help predict a person's risk of developing a
genetic disease (such as Huntington's
disease).
Full article >>>Genetic factors increase risk of
Parkinson's
disease10 August 2006
Genetics may play a part in the risk of developing
Parkinson's
disease, according to new research.
Full article >>>GeneticsSee all Pictures & Images Description
The inheritance of
genetic diseases, abnormalities, or traits is described by both the type of
chromosome the abnormal
gene resides on (autosomal or sex
chromosome), ...
Full article >>>Genetic Screening Before or During
PregnancyWhat is
genetic screening?
Full article >>>The
Genetics Of Inflammatory
Bowel DiseaseSummary & Participants
Inflammatory
bowel disease can run in families, so scientists have known for a long time
genes are at least
partially to blame.
Full article >>>Bioengineered
Foods (
Genetically Engineered
Foods)
Biotechnology (
Genetically Engineered
Foods)
Cancer Genes (Onco
genes)
Cystic Fibrosis,
Nutritional Considerations (
Cystic Fibrosis -
Nutritional Considerations) ...
Full article >>>GENETIC ENGINEERING: New research techniques that manipulate the DNA (
genetic material) of cells. The
genesplicing technique, which produces recombinant DNA, is a method of transporting selected
genes from one species to another.
Full article >>>Genetic Predisposition
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Disease Hereditary
Diseases ...
Full article >>>Genetic influences - Your
genetic makeup plays a significant role in how likely it is that you will become obese.
Full article >>>Genetic Basis and Screening
Tay-Sachs disease occurs primarily among Jews of Eastern European descent but is also found in French Canadians whose roots are in the St. Lawrence region, certain Cajuns in Louisiana, and some Amish communities.
Full article >>>Genetic factors
Genetic haemochromatosis is now recognised as being one of the most common
genetic disorders. The process of inheritance is
autosomal recessive.
Full article >>>Genetic Diseases, Inborn -
Diseases that are caused by
genetic mutations present during embryo or
fetal development, although they may be observed later in life. The
mutations may be inherited from a parent's genome or they may be acquired in utero.
Full article >>>Genetic causes with no underlying disorder
Chronic disease such as
sickle cell disease,
kidney failure, or
chronic infection such as
tuberculosis Down syndrome or other
genetic disorder ...
Full article >>>GeneticsCertain inherited
genes appear to contribute to
incontinence. In 1995, Danish researchers announced they had found a site on human
chromosome 13 that is responsible, at least in part, for nighttime wetting.
Full article >>>Genetic counseling may be recommended because of the inherited pattern of the disorder.
Full article >>>genetic counseling
A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the
genetic risk of
disease.
Full article >>>Genetics Lymphoma/
Leukemia Pediatric
Cancers
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Full article >>>Genetically modified
food and crops are a cause of major public concern and there is an increasing groundswell against GM cotton for clothes.
Full article >>>Genetic Systems
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laboratories to confirm the presence of
antibody to
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Full article >>>A
genetic condition characterized by abnormal red
blood cells containing a defective form of
hemoglobin.
Sickle cell anemia occurs in people who inherit the
gene from both parents.
Full article >>>Molecular
Genetics of
Chromosome Stability
Research Interest:
Telomeres have been implicated in a number of cellular processes including
aging,
chromosome stability, meiosis, replication timing, ...
Full article >>>CLEFT LIP - A
genetic disorder that results in the failure of fusion in the upper lip. Also seen commonly in association with
cleft palate.
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Full article >>>The link between
genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the
genetic pool handed you. So follow the
first 9 tips above :-)
Health Tips
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Full article >>>HEMOCHROMATOSIS - A
genetic disorder involving increased
absorption of iron by the
gastrointestinal tract and deposition in the
liver resulting ultimately in
cirrhosis and
liver failure.
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Full article >>>Cancer is a common malady of humans that is linked to a number of
genetic and environmental factors. Some experts suggest that eating grilled meat may increase the risk of
cancer, particularly
colon and
breast cancers.
Full article >>>To uncover components of the plant
circadian clock, a
genetic screen utilizing a clock output reporter (CAB2::luciferase) was performed in Arabidopsis and it was found that mutants in the ZTL
protein presents a longer period of the
circadian clock.
Full article >>>Familial
adenomatous
polyposis (FAP) is a
genetic disease that most often affects
adolescents and young adults, causing hundreds of
adenomatous
polyps to form in the
colon and
rectum.
Full article >>>Huntington
disease is one of the most common
genetic disorders. About 30,000 people in the United States have the
disease. About 250,000 people are at risk for it because one of their parents has the
disease.
Full article >>>Because bone is living
tissue in a constant state of change, it reforms itself in response to many different conditions, including
genetic, hormonal, and mechanical influences.
Full article >>>Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS):
Genetic screening test that takes a sample of early
fetal cells using a thin
catheter inserted into the
uterus either through the
vagina or abdominal wall.
Circumcision: Removal of the
foreskin of the
penis of a baby.
Full article >>>It is classified as the "most common
genetic defect"; yet, in reality,
cystic fibrosis is a selenium and fatty
acid deficiency in the
fetus and/or newborn
breast-fed
infant.
Full article >>>HIV-infected individuals who develop Kaposi's
sarcoma or other
cancers are treated with radiation,
chemotherapy, or
injections of
alpha interferon, a
genetically engineered naturally occurring
protein. How can
HIV infection be prevented?
Full article >>>Age (more common in young adults) Gender (more common in women than men)
Genetic (familial patterns suggest the disorder may be inherited)
Sleep disorders (whether sleep difficulties are a cause or a result of
fibromyalgia is unknown)
Causes ...
Full article >>>IVF and GIFT offer hope of a
genetic child to many infertile couples. This article outlines how the procedures are carried out, and their success rates.
Full article >>>Not everyone who is obese or
overweight will develop
insulin resistance, although a lot of people will.
Genetics,
diet, and activity levels all can play an important role in how well
insulin and
glucose interact.
Symptoms of
type 2 diabetes include: ...
Full article >>>High risk groups include: health care personnel;
spina bifida patients and others with
multiple surgeries; individuals who have occupational exposure to latex; or individuals who have a history of
atopy (
genetic predisposition to certain
allergies) ...
Full article >>>There are several causatives for swim
bladder difficulties, including
injury,
bacterial infection, Malawi bloat,
fatty liver,
obesity,
genetic problems, damage to the
central nervous system,
hypoxia, (insufficient
oxygen supply) or a brain tumour.
Full article >>>Pediatric
liver diseases afflict tens of thousands of children in this country annually, and kill hundreds each year. More than 100 different
liver diseases are found in
infants and children. Most of these disorders are
genetic.
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