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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 Types of Screening Are Done for Cystic Fibrosis?Tests
How Is Cat’s Cry Syndrome Inherited?Genetics
Are Klinefelter Males Sterile? The Truth About Fertility Hormones
Is Myostatin-Related Muscle Hypertrophy Dangerous?Genetics
What Are the Causes of Marfan Syndrome?Genetics
Is ADHD Autosomal or Sex Linked?Genetics
Who Does Angelman Syndrome Affect and Why?Genetics
Is Trisomy 15 Genetic? Causes and Inheritance Genetics
How Is Myotonic Dystrophy Inherited?Genetics
What Is the Most Common Genetic Cause of Intellectual Disabilities?Genetics
Is There Genetic Testing for ADHD?Genetics
Are Klinefelter Males Sterile? Fertility and Parenthood Hormones
What Chromosome Has the Genetic Mutation for Bipolar Disorder?Genetics
Is Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Worth It?Cancer
Can Genetic Testing Detect Twins?Genetics
How to Get Genetic Testing for Autism Genetics
What Does Uncertain Clinical Significance Mean?Tests
Is Spina Bifida Genetic? The Role of Genes and Environment Genetics
Is There a DNA Test for Autism?Genetics
If My Grandmother Had Breast Cancer, Will I Get It?Genetics
Can Preimplantation Genetic Testing Detect Autism?Genetics
Who Carries the Genes for Autism? A Genetic Overview Genetics
What Gene or Chromosome Is Affected by Marfan Syndrome?Genetics
What Does Low Risk Genetic Testing Mean?Genetics
Is Breast Size Genetic? How Genes and Other Factors Interact Genetics
What Is the CHEK2 Gene and Its Role in Cancer Risk?Genetics
Does Cerebral Palsy Show Up on Genetic Testing?Genetics
What Is a Chromosomal Mutation? Types and Causes Genetics
Is Edwards Syndrome Dominant or Recessive?Genetics
Are a Mother’s or Father’s Genes More Dominant?Genetics