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  1. If a genetic disorder runs in my family, what are the chances that my children will have the condition?: MedlinePlus ... 
    ... This can be difficult to predict in some cases because many factors influence a person's chances ... gene is also 50 percent. However, in some cases an autosomal dominant disorder results from a new ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/riskassessment - Genetics
  2. What are genomic imprinting and uniparental disomy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... active, or “turned on,” in cells. In some cases, however, only one of the two copies is ... may happen in early fetal development. In many cases, UPD likely has no effect on health or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/updimprinting - Genetics
  3. How are genetic conditions treated or managed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... normally broken down by the enzyme. In some cases, enzyme replacement therapy can help make up for ... are incompatible with life. In the most severe cases, these conditions may cause a miscarriage of an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/treatment - Genetics
  4. How is direct-to-consumer genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... includes the analysis and interpretation, while in other cases this information is purchased separately. 2. Collecting the ... sample as directed by the company. In some cases, you will need to visit a health clinic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcprocess - Genetics
  5. What is a gene variant and how do variants occur?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... child but not in either parent. In some cases, the variant occurs in a parent’s egg ... in any of their other cells. In other cases, the variant occurs in the fertilized egg shortly ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/genemutation - Genetics
  6. What are the uses of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a specific genetic or chromosomal condition. In many cases, genetic testing is used to confirm a diagnosis ... have a genetic or chromosomal disorder. In some cases, prenatal testing can lessen a couple's uncertainty ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/uses - Genetics
  7. What do the results of genetic tests mean?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... when the person is actually affected. In some cases, a test result might not give any useful ... increased risk of developing a disorder. In some cases, testing other affected and unaffected family members can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../testing/interpretingresults - Genetics
  8. What are the different ways a genetic condition can be inherited?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... affected by an autosomal dominant disorder. In some cases, an affected person inherits the condition from an ... from father to son. Y chromosome infertility , some cases of Swyer syndrome Codominant In codominant inheritance , two ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../inheritance/inheritancepatterns - Genetics
  9. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... melanocytic nevus , is present at birth. In rare cases, the most serious type of skin cancer (called ... stops moles from growing too big. In rare cases, BRAF gene variants together with loss (deletion) of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  10. What do the results of direct-to-consumer genetic testing mean?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... risk with this type of testing. In most cases, direct-to-consumer lifestyle tests assess genetic variations ... the basis of your results. However, in most cases the link between a given genetic variation and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcresults - Genetics
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