Genetic Testing
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. The results of a genetic test can be used to confirm or rule out a suspected genetic disease or to determine the likelihood of a person passing on a mutation to their offspring. Genetic testing may be performed prenatally or after birth. Ideally, a person who undergoes a genetic test will discuss the meaning of the test and its results with a genetic counselor.
Materials for Genetic Testing
Animation
Biology Animation Library - GeneChips
Description: Animation of GeneChips technology
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/dnachip.html
DNA Arrays
Description: An animation of a DNA array assay
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/dnaarray.html
Articles/Research
Gene Testing
Description: An overview on genetic testing
- Source: US Department of Energy, Office of Science
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- URL: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/genetest.shtml
Genetic Testing
Description: An overview on genetic testing
- Source: Nemours
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- URL: http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/genetics.html
Genetic Testing
Description: A brief description of genetic testing with an extensive list of links that provide further information on this topic
- Source: MedlinePlus
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- URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/genetictesting.html
Genomic Testing
Description: Information on genomic testing and an inititive called, EGAPP, to improve oversight of genomic tests
- Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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- URL: http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/gtesting/
Patient Genetic Testing
Description: An overview of genetic testing and information on the regulation of genetic tests
- Source: National Human Genome Research Institute
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- URL: http://www.genome.gov/10002335
Video
Cracking Your Genetic Code
Description: A public television episode on genomics and healthcare
- Source: WGBH Educational Foundation
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- URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/cracking-your-genetic-code.html
