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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Ethnic group
  1. Why are some genetic conditions more common in particular ethnic groups?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... to a particular geographic area. People in an ethnic group often share certain versions of their genes, which ... genetic conditions that are more common in particular ethnic groups are sickle cell disease , which is more common ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/ethnicgroup - Genetics
  2. What is genetic ancestry testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... may differ from an individual's expectations. In ethnic groups with a smaller range of genetic variation due ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/ancestrytesting - Genetics
  3. Inheriting Genetic Conditions: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are some genetic conditions more common in particular ethnic groups? What is heritability? Learn how to cite this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/inheritance - Genetics
  4. What are the uses of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a genetic disorder and to people in certain ethnic groups with an increased risk of specific genetic conditions. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/uses - Genetics
  5. Can a direct-to-consumer genetic test tell me whether I will develop cancer?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... other factors, including sex, age, diet and exercise, ethnic background, a history of ... groups strongly recommend that people considering genetic testing for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtccancer - Genetics