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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Genetic knowledge"”.
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An investigation into the level of genetic knowledge and family communication regarding genetic risk in parents of children with cystic fibrosis
… the present study were to determine the level of genetic knowledge of parents with a child with cystic fibrosis; to determine the impact of the birth of a child with cystic fibrosis upon subsequent reproductive choices and to investigate family communication about genetic risk. A qualitative …
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An investigation into the level of genetic knowledge of parents of sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and their satisfaction with the genetic counselling service at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-72 ).
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Decoding the Bundle of Sticks: Genetic Property Rights, Research & Regulation
… used to obtain improved health outcomes. As new genetic knowledge is learned, it can benefit an individual by providing the opportunity to treat or prevent a disease. Alternatively, the very same information can become harmful if used for discriminatory or commercially exploitative …
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The Impact of Genetic Testing in Women with a Diagnosis and Family History of Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Investigation of Patient Experience
… <br/>In-depth interviews with 17 women explored genetic knowledge, test timing and impact of results on treatment choices. Secondary data analysis has been conducted using 5 interview recordings, obtained from a previous study. Inductive analysis, based on Grounded Theory, has been assisted by …
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Psychiatric genetic counselling: current landscape and opinions of psychiatric healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa
Psychiatric genetic counselling: Current landscape and opinions of psychiatric healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa Psychiatric conditions are common, and psychiatric genetic counselling (PGC) aims to help people understand their, or a family member's, mental …
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Psychiatric genetic counselling: current landscape and opinions of psychiatric healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa
Psychiatric genetic counselling: Current landscape and opinions of psychiatric healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa Psychiatric conditions are common, and psychiatric genetic counselling (PGC) aims to help people understand their, or a family member's, mental …
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Characterization of malus germplasm and QTL mapping of fruit quality traits
It is important to obtain knowledge of the genetics of Malus in order to efficiently maintain genetic diversity, as well as breed and select future apple cultivars. Germplasm characterization can reveal knowledge of genetic relatedness of accessions and is important towards the goal of increasing …
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Blood groups and the rise of human genetics in mid-twentieth century Britain
… were made into pre-eminent objects of human genetic research and powerful markers for producing human biological difference. By tracing the ways in which three British laboratories became international centres for blood-group genetic research, it also offers an expanded history of postwar …
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Decoding the regulatory role and epiclonal dynamics of DNA methylation in 1482 breast tumours
… landscapes of breast cancer, the epigenetic architecture has received less attention. To address this, an optimised Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing protocol was performed on 1482 primary breast tumours (and 237 matched adjacent normal tissues). This constitutes the largest …
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Functional genetics reveals surprises about the mechanisms of action of chemotherapeutics
… clinically without the wealth of molecular and genetic knowledge we have today. Other than empirically determined survival benefit, another primary consideration of drug use was based on combinations of drugs with non-overlapping toxicity; that way patients could withstand more chemotherapy …
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Referral Patterns and Utilization of Clinical Genetic Testing For Patients With Inherited Cardiac Disease
<p>The underlying genetic etiologies for a group of conditions known as inherited cardiac disease are becoming clearer, and genetic testing for these conditions is rapidly expanding as new genes are being identified which contribute to disease phenotypes. The diagnosis of inherited cardiac disease …
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The prospects for human germline genetic modification: scientific and bioethical considerations
… considers the prospects for human germline genetic modification (HGGM) via a synthesis of scientific and bioethical concepts. Eleven published scientific and philosophical papers form the basis for the thesis. The published work deals with the science, technology and wider implications of …
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Understanding doctors' knowledge and attitudes concerning genetics and genetic services in South Africa
The burgeoning knowledge in genetics implies that genetic services (including clinical and counselling) will be in increasing demand in the future. This study investigated South African doctors' genetic education, knowledge and attitudes towards genetic services and examined whether these factors …
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Identification and analysis of genes involved in cotton fibre initiation.
… associated with fibre initiation. The extensive genetic knowledge of Arabidopsis leaf trichomes could aid in the elucidation of the genetic mechanisms controlling cotton fibre differentiation. Trichomes are small hairs on the plant surface, originating from single epidermal cells in a …