Myths vs Facts
Myths vs Facts
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Myth: Genetic diseases are always inherited from both parents.
Fact: Some genetic diseases, such as Huntington’s disease, can be inherited from a single parent.
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Myth: Genetic counseling is only for couples planning to have children.
Fact: Genetic counseling can be beneficial for individuals of all ages, including those who are not planning to have children.
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Myth: Genetic testing is always accurate.
Fact: While genetic testing is highly accurate, there is always a small chance of error.
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Myth: Genetic testing is expensive and inaccessible.
Fact: While genetic testing can be costly, insurance may cover some or all of the cost, and there are also…
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Myth: Genetic information is destiny.
Fact: While genetic factors play a role in health, lifestyle and environmental factors also contribute to disease risk.
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Myth: Genetic diseases are rare in certain populations.
Fact: While the prevalence of specific genetic diseases may vary among populations, genetic diseases can affect people of all backgrounds.
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Myth: Genetic testing can identify all genetic diseases.
Fact: Genetic testing can identify many genetic diseases, but it cannot identify all of them.
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Myth: Gene therapy is a cure-all.
Fact: Gene therapy is still a relatively new technology, and while it has shown promise in treating some genetic diseases,…
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Myth: Genetic diseases are always apparent at birth.
Fact: Some genetic diseases, such as Huntington’s disease, may not show symptoms until later in life.
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