Genetic Testing
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Microarray method for genetic testing: A nice animation showing how SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) are tested. Medical benefits to genetic testing: Linda Avey, co-founder of the genetic testing company 23andMe, discusses the personal information she learned from having her own DNA analyzed. She also lists some medical advantages of obtaining and understanding personal genetic knowledge.Genetic testing: communicating risk: Andrew Faucett on how genetic testing companies are doing as far as communicating relative versus absolute risk and what clinical counselors can learn from this. Faucett spoke at the the 2009 Predictive Health Symposum held at Emory University Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia.Genetic testing in children and their families: controversial and ethical questions surrounding mandatory newborn screening, which currently lack federal oversight. Bioethicists have related concerns about whether parental consents should be obtained for each test, as well as whether testing should be uniform from state-to-state. Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer: Stories of two women who attempted to use their genetic test results to fight cancer in advance. How to understand prenatal testing and genetic screening: Every pregnant woman getting proper medical care will undergo certain prenatal tests, but some testing is a matter of choice, not necessity. Obstetrician and author Dr. Keith Eddleman explains prenatal testing and genetic screening.Counseling Is a crucial component of genetic testing: Genetic testing which is becoming increasingly popular refers to analyzing DNA for inherited genetic alterations that may increase a persons risk of developing a disease or disorder. Something that is often overlooked is the importance of genetic counseling before a test is done, and again when the test results are delivered. Insurance and privacy issues with genetic testing: What insurance and privacy issues should patients be aware of when deciding to participate in genetic testing for breast cancer? A Discussion with Dana Clark, M.S., CGC, Certified Genetics Counselor at the Cooper Cancer Institute. Science of DNA testing (1 of 7): DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) presents this short series on the science behind DNA Paternity Testing. DNA test results, good to know?: The co-founder of Google has just gone public with a personal health issue, discovered though DNA testing. Sergey Bran was an early investor in a genetic testing company, and thought it might be interesting to have his own DNA checked. What he learned could change his life....DNA Sequencing: one of the sections in a number of animated tutorials on DNA methodologies.Teachers' Domain: students view case studies about two genetically related diseases: Alzheimer's and breast cancer. They decide if they would choose to have genetic testing in these situations.
