title: The revolution in clinical genetics. Practical applications.
abstract: Recent advances in genetics directly affect family physicians. Many diagnostic tests are currently available to screen the fetus for malformations and genetic diseases, and gene therapy is slowly becoming a reality. This article discusses some of the screening techniques available, including chromosome analysis, ultrasound, and DNA studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Genetics, Mayo Clinic.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Karnes
mesh_terms: D015342:DNA Probes; D005260:Female; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000639:trends; D015316:Genetic Therapy / Q000639:trends; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010819:Physician's Role; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000639:trends
chemical_list: D015342:DNA Probes