HD Genetic Testing

Section 10 - Educational!
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Information and projects for those wanting to learn more about the brain, DNA and Genetics and Genetic testing.
 
A series of two-page newsletters explaining how basic neuroscience discoveries lead to clinical applications from the Society For Neuroscience
 
Definition of terminology used in describing HD, Other problems or diseases to be considered, a Tuitoral on how to translate medical terms into understandable English and a Search Engine for definitions of words describing genetic disorders and birth defects
 
An April 2003 update on DNA testing which refers to Huntington's Disease
 
DNA From The Beginning
Is  organized around key concepts. The science behind each concept is explained by: animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links.
 
What are genes?  How can genes influence disease? What is genetic testing? Who might want genetic testing?  Huntington's Disease (HD) Implications of Testing : Benefits; Limitations;  Risks . Genetic discrimination.  How can genetic counseling help? How do people decide about genetic testing?
 
Genetic Testing in general, implications and considerations in general fact sheet.
 
Alternative names: homozygous; inheritance; hetero-zygous; inheritance patterns; heredity and disease; heritable; genetic markers. 
 
Genetic Disorders: The Ending or The Beginning? - An 8th grade science student project with Huntington's Disease
 
Genetics~Fundamentals - Everything you'd want to know about genetics??
 
Genetics~Mereck Manual  - Fundamentals: Genetics; Gene Abnormalities; Single-Gene Abnormalities; Codominant Inheritance; Abnormal Mitochondrial Genes. Gene Technology
 
Educational links from the Speaking Out~Living With HD website
 
Neuroscience For Students & Teachers - The Society for Neuroscience (SfN), a nonprofit membership organization of basic scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system, links to  ideas for science fair projects, lesson plans & activities and  how the brain, nervous system, and the spinal cord work.
 
Link to an article by the American Medical Association [AMA] written for physicians on the consent and notification guidelines for genetic testing which mention Huntington's
 
What is genetic testing? - Explains basics, the different types of testing available, and the Ethical, Legal and Social Issues