Understanding Gene Testing

Developed by Lydia Schindler, Donna Kerrigan M.S., Jeanne Kelly

Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.

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