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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Unknown inheritance
  1. What do the results of direct-to-consumer genetic testing mean?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... weight, athletic performance , or sleep is indirect or unknown. Therefore, the results of these tests can be challenging to interpret, and it can be difficult to predict whether a recommended product or service will be helpful to you. If you have questions ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcresults - Genetics
  2. What are reduced penetrance and variable expressivity?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... variants will develop cancer or when the tumors will develop. Reduced penetrance probably results from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, many of which are unknown. This phenomenon can make it challenging for genetics ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../inheritance/penetranceexpressivity - Genetics
  3. How are genetic conditions and genes named?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Doctors who treat families with a new, previously unknown disorder are often the ... which will ultimately improve care and help researchers find new ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/naming - Genetics
  4. Is height determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... height is determined by multiple gene variants (an inheritance pattern called polygenic inheritance), it is difficult to accurately predict how tall a child will be. The inheritance of these variants from one’ ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/height - Genetics
  5. What is the prognosis of a genetic condition?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... is likely but not certain that the disorder will follow a particular course. Your healthcare provider is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/prognosis - Genetics
  6. How are genetic conditions diagnosed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... the diagnosis of a genetic disorder. A geneticist will do a thorough physical examination that may include ... diagnosing these disorders. A doctor or genetic counselor will ask about health conditions in an individual's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/diagnosis - Genetics
  7. What are whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... genetic variations are associated with health conditions, which will aid disease diagnosis in the future. Learn how ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/sequencing - Genetics
  8. What are secondary findings from genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... genetic cause of a particular condition, the test will often sequence one or a few genes that ... reported are known to cause disease. Variants of unknown significance , whose involvement in disease at the current ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/secondaryfindings - Genetics
  9. Is hair color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... that occur near puberty. Almost everyone’s hair will begin to turn gray as they age, although ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/haircolor - Genetics