Genetic imprecision.

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  • Author(s): Lewis, Ricki
  • Source:
    BioScience. May91, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p288-293. 4p. 3 Black and White Photographs.
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    • Subject Terms:
      CYTOGENETICS; GENETICS; KARYOTYPES; AMNIOCENTESIS
    • Abstract:
      Focuses on the effectiveness of cytogenetic testing in detecting gene defects in human fetuses. Historical background on the techniques in the preparation of human chromosomes for testing and the advent of molecular genetics; Ambiguities and limitations of performing amniocentesis to elicit information on chromosome defects; Efforts in identifying the cause of cystic fibrosis.