- Genes in the News
- DNA
- Chemical Bases in DNA
- DNA Molecules
- Gene Subunits
- DNA->RNA->Protein
- Different Genes - Different Functions
- Gene Mutations and Disease
- Gene Mutations
- Altered DNA->Altered Protein
- Hereditary Mutations
- Acquired Mutations
- Human Chromosomes
- Alleles
- Altered Dominant Genes
- Altered Recessive Genes
- Disease Inheritance Is Complex
- Gene Tests - Three Common Methods
- Genetic Tests Serve Many Purposes
- Microarray Analysis
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- Studying Genes
- Searching Disease Families
- Disease-Linked Genes
- Gene Tests for Cancer
- Many Mutations Lead to Cancer
- Most Cancer Is NOT Inherited
- Genetic Tests Find Mutations, NOT Disease
- Benefits of Gene Testing
- Limitations of Gene Testing
- Major Limitations of Gene Testing
- Psychological Consequences
- Who Should Know?
- Confidentiality Concerns
- Difficult Decision
- Personal Decision
- Importance of Counselors
- Candidates for Testing
- Technical Concerns
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