Understanding Gene Testing
01 Introduction
02 Genes in the News
03 DNA
04 Chemical Bases in DNA
05 DNA Molecules
06 Gene subunits
07 DNA->RNA->Protein
08 Different Genes ---
Different Functions
09 Gene Mutaions and Disease
10 Gene Mutations
11 Altered DNA-> Altered
Protein
12 Hereditary Mutations
13 Acquired Mutations
14 Human Chromosomes
15 Alleles
16 Altered Dominant Genes
17 Altered Recessive Genes
18 Disease Inheritance
Is Complex
19 Gene Tests --- Three
Common Methods
20 Genetic Tests Serve
Many Purposes
21 Human Genome Project
22 Identifying DNA Bases
23 Searching Disease Families
24 Gene Markers
25 Probes for Gene Markers
26 Predictive Gene Tests
Available Now or Soon
27 Many Mutations Lead
to Cancer
28 Most Cancer Is Not Inherited
29 Genetic Test Find Mutations,
NOT Disease
30 Benefits of Gene Testing
31 Limitations of Gene
Testing
32 Major Limitation of
Gene Testing
33 Psychological Consequences
34 Who Should Know?
35 Confidentiality Concerns
36 Difficult Decision
37 Personal Decision
38 Importance of Counselors
39 Candidates for Testing
40 Technical Concerns
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