Handbook - Genetics Home Reference

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Handbook - Genetics Home Reference

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. Genetic Consultation
   Finding and visiting a genetic counselor or other genetics professional
6. Genetic Testing
   Benefits, costs, risks, and limitations of genetic testing
7. Gene Therapy
   Experimental techniques, safety, ethics, and availability
8. The Human Genome Project
   Sequencing and understanding the human genome
9. Genomic Research
   Next steps in studying the human genome

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