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At an adult genetics clinic in Austin, Texas, Liz Livingston, RN, coordinates hereditary screening and diagnostic testing for patients and their families. She has worked in nursing for 22 years, including a background in clinical oncology. She writes about hereditary health conditions for Biology Insights. Livingston guides individuals through the testing process, reviews family medical pedigrees, and helps patients prepare for discussions with genetic counselors.

What to Expect at a Genetics Appointment Genetics
How to Test for Multifactorial Disorders Genetics
Are Eating Disorders Hereditary? The Role of Genetics Mental Health
Is the CHEK2 Mutation Hereditary?Genetics
What Is the Promise of Molecular Genetics?Genetics
What Chromosome Is Celiac Disease Found On?Genetics
Are There Prenatal Tests for Cystic Fibrosis?Tests
Is Squamous Cell Carcinoma Hereditary?Cancer
Is ALS Inherited From the Mother or Father?Genetics
Is Autism X-Linked? The Genetics of ASD and the X Chromosome Genetics
How Accurate Is Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer?Genetics
What Causes Webbed Fingers? The Genetics of Syndactyly Genetics
What Steps Are Involved in the Genetic Counseling Process?Genetics
Is Angelman Syndrome Dominant or Recessive?Genetics
How Is Apert Syndrome Inherited?Genetics
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If My Sister Is a Fragile X Carrier, Am I?Genetics
How Is Triple X Syndrome Diagnosed?Genetics
The Pros and Cons of Saliva Collection for Genetic Testing Genetics
Is Celiac Disease Genetic or Environmental?Genetics
Is Birth Weight Genetic? The Role of Genes and Environment Genetics
What Percentage of Alcohol Dependency Is Genetic?Genetics
How to Read NIPT Results for Gender Tests
Are Cancer and Diabetes Common Hereditary Diseases?Genetics
Is There a Genetic Test for ALS?Genetics
Is Down Syndrome an Aneuploidy?Genetics
How Bad Is a CHEK2 Mutation for Cancer Risk?Genetics
If My Sister Is BRCA Negative, Am I?Genetics
Can a Fragile X Carrier Have a Normal Child?Genetics