genetic counselling Flashcards
why is it impotant to screen people
they may carry a mutant allele and they may make life choices to decrease their risj
what can we do at one time
attach dna probes on a glass slide and adding sample of dna
it will attach if the target gene is present as hydrogen bonds form between complimentary base pairings
why is this a strength
as it can detect may kind of diseases all al once
why do we screen for oncogenes
as cancer may develop as a result of a mutation that prevent tumour suppresser genes from inhibiting cell replication
personalised medicine what does it allow
doctors to give most effective dose of medicine
saving money and minimise side effects
genetic counselling what is it
advice and information are given to make personal decisions about themselves or offsprings
what does it look at
inherited family disease history
what does it inform them of
the repurcussions of having children with an inherited genetic disorder
