Genetic counseling

Tanu PramanikBSc,MA,PGDipMed.Ethics
Genetic basis of various disorders are less commonly understood by general public.There are lot of prejudice and social stigma attached to innocent children born with genetic anomalies.Cancer itself is described as genetic disease.A team of well trainned and motivated genetic counsellors can change the gloomy future of people suffering from genetic disorders as well as social isolation,humiliation and neglect.Let us create a new society of enlightened and compassionate people with the help of this class room forum.
 
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It is my proud privilage to welcome all my students and friends to join this class room to get current information about ever developing science of medical genetics.Let of us enjoy the great opportunity to enlighten us through this class room.Medical sociology is a never ending field of social awareness to support people in need.I sincerely hope to expand this class room among the people who all are concerned for the upliftment of our society around.

Posted: 05/05/2009

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Chromosomes and Cellular Processes

Mendelian Genetics and Heredity

Sex-Linked Characteristics

Genotype, Phenotype, and Gene Interaction

Human Genetics Applications and Genetic Testing

Linkage and Gene Mapping

Chromosome Variation

DNA: The Chemical Structure of the Gene

Chromosome Structure and Transposable Elements

DNA to RNA to Protein: Transcription and Translation

The Genetic Code and Translation

Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

Gene Mutations and DNA Repair

Genomics and Biotechnology

Cancer Genetics

Quantitative Genetics

Evolutionary and Population Genetics

Gene Inheritance

Genetic Diseases

Genes Have Social Impact

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