Genetic Counseling - Glossary
DNA - The DNA is the basic unit of heredity and is known as the blue print of life.It carries the genetic codes which stores the necessary information for all organisms.Genotype - Genotype indicates the genetic constitution of an organism
Phenotype - Phenotype refers to the physical appearance of an organism which is controlled by the genotype and the enviornment
Haploid Cell - A cell having only one set of chromosomes,ie.23 numbers in humans
Diploid Cell - Having two sets of chromosomes,46 numbers in humans
Hybrid - An offspring of parents belonging to two different species,example mule which is the offspring of a horse and donkey
Mutation - An inheritable change in the gene or the chromosome
Wild Type - An organism having a normal phenotype
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I am Nagarasan in India. I am affected with congental myotonia from childhood. What genetic counseling is there for curing this in gene theraphy.
Gene therapy is still not an approved therapy in human beings.
However, limited symptomatic treatment may be available.
Also, if you have the genetic confirmation of the disorder, you can potentially prevent the future generation from inheriting the same condition.
Regards,
Dr. Risha Nahar
Genetic Consultant
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