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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for gene sequencing
  1. What are whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... exome and whole genome sequencing than with select gene sequencing, the significance of much of this information is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/sequencing - Genetics
  2. What are secondary findings from genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... out” of analysis of the 73 secondary finding genes and not receive variant results. As whole exome and whole genome sequencing become more common, it is important for individuals ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/secondaryfindings - Genetics
  3. What are the different types of genetic tests?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... condition can be caused by variants in many genes. (For example, there are hundreds of genetic causes of epilepsy.) Whole exome sequencing/whole genome sequencing : These tests analyze the bulk ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/types - Genetics
  4. Is longevity determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... longevity. It is likely that variants in multiple genes, some of which are unidentified, act together to contribute to a long life. Whole genome sequencing studies of supercentenarians have identified the same gene ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/longevity - Genetics
  5. How are genetic screening tests different from genetic diagnostic tests?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... individuals. Examples of genetic diagnostic tests include: Molecular gene tests : These tests determine the order of DNA building blocks (nucleotides) in an individual's genetic code, a process called DNA sequencing. The purpose of these tests is to identify ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/differenttests - Genetics
  6. Genetic Testing: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... of genetic testing? What is genetic discrimination? Can genes be ... whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing? What are secondary findings ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing - Genetics