Table of Contents
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Cells and DNA
Cells, genes, and chromosomes
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How Genes Work
Proteins, cell growth, and cell division
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Mutations and Health
Gene mutations, chromosomal changes, and conditions that run in families
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Inheriting Genetic Conditions
Inheritance patterns and understanding risk
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Genetic Consultation
Finding and visiting a genetic counselor or other genetics professional
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Genetic Testing
Benefits, costs, risks, and limitations of genetic testing
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Gene Therapy
Experimental techniques, safety, ethics, and availability
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The Human Genome Project
Sequencing and understanding the human genome
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Genomic Research
Next steps in studying the human genome
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