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Table of Contents

  1. Cells and DNA
    Cells, genes, and chromosomes
  2. How Genes Work
    Proteins, cell growth, and cell division
  3. Mutations and Health
    Gene mutations, chromosomal changes, and conditions that run in families
  4. Inheriting Genetic Conditions
    Inheritance patterns and understanding risk
  5. Genetics and Human Traits
    How genes influence various human characteristics
  6. Genetic Consultation
    Finding and visiting a genetic counselor or other genetics professional
  7. Genetic Testing
    Benefits, costs, risks, and limitations of genetic testing
  8. Newborn Screening
    Testing all babies in their first days of life for certain disorders and conditions
  9. Gene Therapy
    Experimental techniques, safety, ethics, and availability
  10. The Human Genome Project
    Sequencing and understanding the human genome
  11. Genomic Research
    Next steps in studying the human genome
  12. Precision Medicine
    Disease treatment and prevention strategies tailored to variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle

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Published: September 1, 2015