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  1. What are the uses of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... information about a person's genetic background. The uses of genetic testing include: Newborn screening Newborn screening ... decisions about medical care. Forensic testing Forensic testing uses DNA sequences to identify an individual for legal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/uses - Genetics
  2. Alcohol use disorder 
    Alcohol use disorder is a diagnosis made when an individual has severe problems related to drinking alcohol. Alcohol use disorder can cause major health, social, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alcohol-use-disorder - Genetics
  3. How do geneticists indicate the location of a gene?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Geneticists use maps to describe the location of a particular gene on a chromosome. One type of map uses the cytogenetic location to describe a gene’s ... stained with certain chemicals. Another type of map uses the molecular location, which is a precise description ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/howgeneswork/genelocation - Genetics
  4. Lysinuric protein intolerance 
    ... by the body's inability to digest and use certain protein building blocks (amino acids), namely lysine, ... the body to be able to make and use proteins. Variants in the y+LAT-1 protein ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/lysinuric-protein-intolerance - Genetics
  5. What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... have developed a new type of vaccine that uses a molecule called messenger RNA (mRNA) rather than ... only authorized or approved mRNA vaccines. These vaccines use mRNA that directs cells to produce copies of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/mrnavaccines - Genetics
  6. Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency 
    ... disorder in which the body is unable to use the vitamin biotin effectively. This disorder is classified ... synthetase. This enzyme is important for the effective use of biotin, a B vitamin found in foods ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../holocarboxylase-synthetase-deficiency - Genetics
  7. Can the results of direct-to-consumer genetic testing affect my ability to get insurance?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... health insurance providers in the United States to use genetic information in decisions about a person's ... coverage. This means that health insurance companies cannot use the results of a direct-to-consumer genetic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcinsurancerisk - Genetics
  8. Farber lipogranulomatosis 
    ... a rare inherited condition involving the breakdown and use of fats in the body (a process known ... to create new ceramides for the body to use. Ceramides have several roles within cells. For example, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/farber-lipogranulomatosis - Genetics
  9. Ataxia with vitamin E deficiency 
    ... disorder that impairs the body's ability to use vitamin E obtained from the diet. Vitamin E ... protein, resulting in an inability to retain and use dietary vitamin E. As a result, vitamin E ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../ataxia-with-vitamin-e-deficiency - Genetics
  10. Laron syndrome 
    ... that results from the body's inability to use growth hormone, a substance produced by the brain' ... I also influence metabolism, including how the body uses and stores carbohydrates, proteins, and fats from food. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/laron-syndrome - Genetics
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