Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ652072
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Genetic Testing for Deafness--GJB2 and SLC26A4 as Causes of Deafness.
Smith, Richard J. H.; Robin, Nathaniel H.
Journal of Communication Disorders, v35 n4 p367-77 Jul-Aug 2002
This article introduces the concept of genetic testing for deafness. Two genes that make appreciable contributions to the autosomal recessive non-syndromic deafness (ARNSD) genetic load are reviewed, GJB2 and SLC26A4. In addition, the unique aspects of genetic counseling for deafness and recurrence chance estimates are explained. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Children, Deafness, Etiology, Family Counseling, Genetics, Heredity, Molecular Biology, Screening Tests
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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