Human Genetics, 10th Edition, (Lewis)Chapter 20:
Genetic Testing and TreatmentLearning 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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