A Question of Genes: Inherited Risks, 1996-12-15T00:00:00+00:00
Scope and Contents
Finding genes that contribute to genetic disorders; risks of finding out you're at greater risk for genetic disorder; couple who find out they are carriers of Cystic fibrosis gene when pregnant (Marilyn Lewis Hampton and Jim Hampton), find out twins have cystic fibrosis and decide to have them; Philip Reilly talks about need for education with genetic testing, especially when they are testing for diseases with no treatment/cure; genetics of heart disease and genetic testing (Dr Daniel Rader), genetic test for both heart disease risk and cholesterol problems (APOE4 gene)
Dates
- Creation: 1996-12-15T00:00:00+00:00
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 60 Box (Each box contains a variety of formats video and/or audio media. These include cassette tapes, BetaCam videos, or VHS tapes. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the NHGRI Human Genome Project (HGP) Archive Repository
Building 31, Room 4B09
31 Center Drive, MSC 2152
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20892 USA
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