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Genetic testing: family considerations

Genetic testing: family considerations

Genetic testing series: part 2
Updated: 03 Sept 2019
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In this series of videos on genetic testing, clinical geneticist Dr Michael Gattas answers commonly asked questions and breast cancer and genetics.

This first video provides a basic introduction to understanding genes and genetic testing.

The other videos in the series are:

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