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Jan 18, 2001

The Crystal Ball of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing: Predictive Value of

Reviews predictive value of BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genetic testing.

Nov 14, 2000

Can a Computer Counsel?

Review of computer program which might aid in breast cancer genetic test counseling.

Oct 14, 2000

Neural-Tube Defect Introduction

Brief description of common NTDs; sites statistics from
California Survey of white, black, hispanic, and asian
incidence rates of NTDs

Sep 7, 2000

'DES' might be one….

Brief description of a potential chemical environmental factor and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast and ovary cancer.

Aug 3, 2000

Mitochondrial DNA mutations and Genetic Counseling

Reviews issue of genetic counselling for mitochondrial DNA
mutations. Uses a specific case from literature as example.

Jul 3, 2000

It's not secret agent Fragile X: The coding of Fragile X.

Brief review and explanation of Fragile X disease plus reporting of recent finding about transmission rate of Fragile X gene in women.

Jun 17, 2000

Do Women ACE Exercise?

Recent biomedical science research shows a correlation between
a particular enzyme, angiotensin-converting enzyme, and athletic
fitness. It seems that most of the published research has focused on the male population and it would be interesting to investigate gender and ACE genotypes.

May 1, 2000

Is PGD as easy ABC or 1-2-3?

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a technique being used more frequently in in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) procedures. This may be due to changes in molecular medicine technology as well as an increase in advanced maternal age pregnancies. Brief description of PGD and how it is used.

Apr 1, 2000

A FEW BASICS ABOUT YOUR NUCLEOTIDE-BASES (i.e. GENES)

Reviews a few definitions of genetic health professionals
and genetic tests

Feb 29, 2000

Once you know, what will you do?

Summary review of article which reports a study about affect of breast and ovarian cancer genetic testing results on personal health behavior patterns.

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