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  1. How are genetic conditions and genes named?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... or biochemical defect that causes the condition (for example, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency ); The gene in which ... or mutation) that causes the condition occurs (for example, TUBB4A -related leukodystrophy ); One or more major signs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/naming - Genetics
  2. What are the different types of genetic tests?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... variant is known to cause a disorder (for example, the specific variant in the HBB gene that ... be caused by variants in many genes. (For example, there are hundreds of genetic causes of epilepsy.) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/types - Genetics
  3. How do geneticists indicate the location of a gene?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... second part of the gene's address. For example, 5q is the long arm of chromosome 5 , ... position increases with distance from the centromere. For example: 14q21 represents position 21 on the long arm ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/howgeneswork/genelocation - Genetics
  4. Motion sickness 
    ... to report being susceptible to motion sickness; for example, studies suggest that there is a higher prevalence ... the brain that the body is still (for example, a moving car appears stationary to the person ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/motion-sickness - Genetics
  5. What is informed consent?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... How the test will be carried out (for example, a blood sample). What the test results mean , ... under what circumstances results can be disclosed (for example, to health insurance providers). What will happen to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/informedconsent - Genetics
  6. Chromosome 8 
    ... helps the cell respond to its environment, for example by stimulating cell growth. The protein produced from ... and location of the chromosome segment involved. For example, inclusion of chromosome region 8p21 is thought to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/chromosome/8 - Genetics
  7. What is noncoding DNA?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... cells, particularly the control of gene activity. For example, noncoding DNA contains sequences that act as regulatory ... molecules. RNA is a chemical cousin of DNA. Examples of specialized RNA molecules produced from noncoding DNA ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/basics/noncodingdna - Genetics
  8. What are the different ways a genetic condition can be inherited?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... gene involved: Patterns of inheritance Inheritance pattern Description Examples Autosomal dominant One altered copy of the gene ... not follow the patterns of inheritance listed above. Examples of conditions caused by variants in multiple genes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../inheritance/inheritancepatterns - Genetics
  9. Is temperament determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... distracted), and persistence (determined or easily discouraged). These examples represent a spectrum of common characteristics, each of ... contribute to particular traits related to temperament. For example, variants in the DRD2 and DRD4 genes have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/temperament - Genetics
  10. How are genetic conditions treated or managed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... symptoms and may help prevent future complications. An example of an inborn error of metabolism is phenylketonuria ( ... specific to an individual's health needs. For example, a genetic disorder associated with a heart defect ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/treatment - Genetics
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