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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.

Is Spina Bifida Genetic? The Role of Genes and Environment
Is There a DNA Test for Autism?
If My Grandmother Had Breast Cancer, Will I Get It?
Can Preimplantation Genetic Testing Detect Autism?
Who Carries the Genes for Autism? A Genetic Overview
What Gene or Chromosome Is Affected by Marfan Syndrome?
What Does Low Risk Genetic Testing Mean?
Is Breast Size Genetic? How Genes and Other Factors Interact
What Is the CHEK2 Gene and Its Role in Cancer Risk?
Does Cerebral Palsy Show Up on Genetic Testing?
What Is a Chromosomal Mutation? Types and Causes
Is Edwards Syndrome Dominant or Recessive?
Are a Mother’s or Father’s Genes More Dominant?
Can STDs Be Genetic? Explaining Genetic Susceptibility
Is Infertility Hereditary in Males? A Genetic Overview
What Should You Do If You Are BRCA Positive?
How Many Centimorgans Does a Person Have?
Can Alcoholism Be Genetic? The Role of Genes & Environment
How Can the Environment Affect Phenotype?
Can Trisomy 18 Actually Be Misdiagnosed?
Is Type 1 Diabetes Dominant or Recessive?
Is Cri du Chat Inherited or a Spontaneous Mutation?
Fragile X Carrier: Health Risks, Symptoms & Inheritance
What Are the Biggest Trends in Genetics Right Now?
What Is Chromosomal Microarray Analysis?
What Are BRCA1 and 2 Genes and Their Cancer Risks?
Trisomy 13, 18, and 21: What Are the Differences?
Can Williams Syndrome Be Detected Before Birth?
What Is a Polygenic Score and How Does It Predict Risk?
How Accurate Is Prenatal Genetic Testing for Gender?