| Genetic Testing |
| Is genetic testing the same thing as dna profiling? |
No they are not the same. Genetic testing is just seeing if you have a certain risk for a genetic disorder. DNA profiling is actually looking at al...... |
| What is one ethical issue associated with genetic testing? |
Do you mean genetic testing in pregnancy? Well, let's say a mother and father-to-be decide to have genetic testing on their unborn child, and ...... |
| Can you think of reasons against testing for genetic diseases on embryos? |
Yes I can think of a reason -
"Many women are terrified of amniocentesis because it carries a small risk of causing a miscarriage, such as...... |
| Why would some genetic testing for the presence for Tay Sachs acceptable while testing for homosexuality not ? |
Because nothing in regards to sexuality is hard-wired into your genes.
There is no gene for heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality. Sexu...... |
| Where can I go in Los Angeles to get genetic testing done? |
There is no single gene that causes Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's does not have an identified cause, and that has been a challenge fo...... |
| Would you have a genetic tests done on your unborn child? |
When I was faced with the possibility that there could be something wrong with my daughter (a laboratory error) I decided not to pursue it, knowing...... |
| How much does a genetic test cost to find out if I am at risk of cancer and is it certified like a gemstone? |
It depends on where you are getting the test done, what kind it is and how many test need to be run. It is easier to have a family member(s) who ha...... |
| Genetic "nationality" testing for humans? |
There are three types of DNA. Autosomal, Y & Mitochondrial.
Most of your DNA is Autosomal and you get it from both parents coming down fr...... |
| When do they do the genetic screening blood tests? |
These are optional tests that I never had done, because I couldn't abort the baby regardless. Do you have a history of genitic problems that ...... |
| What other reasons could there be for receiving an abnormal result in the first part of genetic testing? |
Which blood test have you done? The AFP screening?
The results are not absolute, they are an indicator. And there can be false positives (as wel...... |
| Genetic testing religious cons...? |
It could potentially interfere with a certain God's plan.
They say He works in mysterious ways. ...... |
| Do you have to have a genetic test done to recieve child support if the acknowldegment of paternity was signd? |
I wouldn't think so. He is now legally the father. ...... |
| Without Genetic testing, how does one tell the difference between an Identical Twin, and a Clone ? |
Look at the crotch. Even identical twins wont have the same sized crotch. ...... |
| In reference to the Chinese gymnastics age scandal, is there a genetic or biological test for age? |
There's no way to find her exact age. The only thing medical tests can prove that she's pre-pubescent, but that's no guarantee she&#...... |
| Where should i go to get a genetic screening test? |
It depends on what you are being screened for. Your doctor should be able to guide you or refer you to a clinical genetics counselor. ...... |
| I know that nowadays you can take genetic tests to find our your African/Ethnic lineage... |
Here is a link to African Ancestry, inc., a company that does such testing. I think it csts about $349.:
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| Cystic Fibrosis / Genetic Disorders Testing? |
Testing is done for each pregnancy since the chance of CF gene would be different for each pregancy.
If only one parent is a carrier of a defec...... |
| Should dog breeders show you the genetic test results for certain diseases if asked for? |
If the test results are favorable no breeder would refuse to let you see them. Reputable breeders have OFA or penn hip testing done and CERF for b...... |
| For anyone who has had genetic testing..... |
I haven't had genetic testing done myself, but I did have to see a genetic counselor when we thought there was some risk of genetic issues wit...... |
| Genetic counseling and testing is basically a pedigree |
Genetic counsellors often construct and utilize pedigrees when working with their clients, but they also have other tasks. Quite often, genetic co...... |
| Justify when you think it is and/or is not appropriate to conduct genetic testing to solve a crime. |
If evidence points to a certain person as being a legitimate suspect in a crime and genetic traits can link the person directly to that specific cr...... |
| What is the need for genetic blood testing? |
I believe that need for genetic blood test is to see if you or your partner has any diseases that can be passed to your children also to compare bl...... |
| Genetic studies on products of conception... what do they test for?? |
Generally speaking, they are looking at an analysis of the chromosomes, because the vast majority of miscarriages (what doctors will call spontaneo...... |
| I just took a genetic DNA test 2 find out my ancestors origin & I'm confuesed about the results? |
The numbers are percentages left in standard form. Therefore, your DNA matches the average Mediterranean DNA by 77%, the average Arabian DNA by 92%...... |
| Has anyone had a CVS (genetic testing) and gotten a bad result.....what did you do? |
Right now, we found out 2 days ago that our son has an omphalocele and I had to be rushed to an High Risk doctor. I decided to go along with the A...... |
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