title: The basics of genetic disease.
abstract: Molecular genetics has opened new avenues for medical diagnosis, treatment and prevention of genetic diseases. Major ethical and legal issues regarding applications of this new technology have surfaced and are being discussed at a variety of levels. Policies for use of the new technology have been established, and the first use of gene replacement therapy is anticipated in the near future.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana-Champaign.
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Daniel
mesh_terms: D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D005260:Female; D015870:Gene Expression; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008967:Molecular Biology; D009154:Mutation; D010375:Pedigree