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Handbook - Genetics Home Reference

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Help Me Understand Genetics

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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