Genes and Hereditary Disorders

This is an eye-opening introduction to the link between genes and diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis and Down's Syndrome. With the aid of animation, a genetic counselor describes how chromosomes and ethnic background and environmental influences can affect fetal health. What is amniocentesis? CVS? Ultrasound examination? How can genetic counseling be a part of family planning?

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