Genetic tests physicians should know.
Seven years after completion of the human genome draft sequence, significant advances have been made in genetic testing. This article highlights some of the newest and most important genetic diagnostic and screening tests to come to market in recent years. Application of these tests to clinical practice is also discussed.
Mensink
Kara
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Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis Clinic, USA.
Ferber
Matthew
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