Home Page - Medical Genetics

Detailed information on medical genetics, including chromosome abnormalities, single gene defects, multifactorial inheritance, teratogens, and non-traditional inheritance

Overview of Birth Defects

Chromosome Abnormalities

Single Gene Defects

Multifactorial Inheritance

Teratogens

Non-Traditional Inheritance

Evaluating a Child for Birth Defects

Testing for Birth Defects

Uses of Genetic Testing

Genetic Services: When, Where, How

Identification, Treatment, and Prevention of Birth Defects

Support Groups

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