Genetic Testing
Laura Ruth
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Genetic Testing
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
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
California Survey of white, black, hispanic, and asian
incidence rates of NTDs
Sep 7, 2000
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.