Human Genetics, 10th Edition, (Lewis)

Chapter 20: Genetic Testing and Treatment

Learning Outcomes


20.1

 

Genetic Counseling

1.

  

Describe the services that a genetic counselor provides.

20.2

 

Genetic Testing

2.

  

Explain the uses of preconception comprehensive carrier testing.

3.

  

Explain how a fetal genome can be sequenced.

4.

  

Describe the basis of most newborn screening tests.

5.

  

Discuss the benefits and limitations of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

6.

  

Define pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.

20.3

 

Treating Genetic Disease

7.

  

Describe three approaches to correcting inborn errors of metabolism.

8.

  

Explain how an existing drug can be "repurposed" to treat a genetic disease.

9.

  

Explain what gene therapy does.

10.

  

Discuss the ups and downs of the history of gene therapy.

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