Specialists help families understand risks and interpret testing results.
Passed down through generations via eggs or sperm. genetic defect
Newborn screenings allow doctors to treat certain conditions (like PKU) immediately, preventing serious complications before they start. Helpful Resources genetic defect
Genetic changes aren't always "inherited" from parents. They can be: genetic defect
An experimental field that works on "fixing" or replacing a faulty gene at the molecular level.