ABC Of Clinical Genetics

An extensive overview of clinical genetics, covering the burden of genetic disorders and the organization of genetic services, including clinical, cytogenetic, molecular, and biochemical specialties. They detail different types of inheritance patterns, such as autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked disorders, alongside the mechanisms of chromosomal abnormalities and mitochondrial inheritance. Furthermore, the text explores the practical application of genetics through carrier detection, risk estimation, prenatal diagnosis, and presymptomatic testing, addressing the associated ethical and psychosocial issues of genetic counselling. Finally, the sources discuss the genetics of common diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and the future promise of gene therapy as a treatment strategy.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/pharmacy_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/