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How Genes Work

What are proteins and what do they do?  Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. 

Testing

Genetic testing is a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins.

Mutations/Disorders

A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.

Newborn Screening

A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people.

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Precision Medicine

According to the Precision Medicine Initiative, precision medicine is "an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention

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