Integration of genetics into medical practice.

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It has been a century since the first human genetic disorders were recognized, but only recently have there been any prospects that the genetic approach would become integral to medical practice. Throughout most of the 20th century, medical genetics has focused on rare monogenic and chromosomal disorders. There were major successes, including chromosomal analysis, prenatal diagnosis and newborn screening for...

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