Genetics Fact Sheets
A series of 67 Genetics Fact Sheets produced by the Centre for Genetics Education. They can be printed or photocopied for educational purposes. Genetics Fact Sheets provide information on:
- Human genetics and patterns of inheritance
- Genetic testing, screening and prevention
- Genetic technologies and their implications
- Genetic conditions caused by chromosomal changes
- Genetic conditions where one or more genes may be contributing
Human genetics and patterns of inheritance
- 1. Genes and Chromosomes
- 2. Genetic Conditions - Overview
- 3. Genetic Counselling
- 4. Changes to the Genetic Code
- 5. Changes That Make A Gene Faulty
- 6. Changes to Chromosomes - Number, Size and Structure
- 6a. Testing for missing or extra segments of DNA (microarray testing)
- 7. Changes to Chromosome Structure - Translocations
- 8. Autosomal Recessive Inheritance - Traditional Patterns of Inheritance 1
- 9. Autosomal Dominant Inheritance - Traditional Patterns of Inheritance 2
- 10. X-linked Recessive Inheritance - Traditional Patterns of Inheritance 3
- 10a.X-linked Dominant Inheritance - Traditional Patterns of Inheritance 3
- 11. Environmental and Genetic Interactions - Complex Patterns of Inheritance 1
- 12. Mitochondrial Inheritance - Complex Patterns of Inheritance 2
- 13. Mosaicism - Complex Patterns of Inheritance 3
- 14. X Chromosome Inactivation - Epigenetics 1
- 15. Genetic Imprinting - Epigenetics 2
- 16. When Parents are Relatives - Consanguinity
Genetic testing, screening and prevention
- 17. Prenatal Testing - Overview
- 17A. Prenatal Testing - Ultrasound
- 17B. Prenatal Testing- 1st & 2nd Trimester screening
- 17C. Prenatal Testing - CVS & Amniocentesis
- 18. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
- 19. Folate Before and During Early Pregnancy
- 20. Newborn Screening for Genetic Conditions
- 21. DNA Genetic Testing - Screening for Genetic Conditions and Genetic Susceptibility
- 22. Genetic Testing - Paternity and Forensic Use
Genetic technologies and their implications
- 23. Some Ethical Issues in Human Genetics
- 23A. Life Insurance Products and Genetic Testing in Australia
- 24. The Human Genetic Code - The Human Genome Project and Beyond
- 25. Pharmacogenetics/Pharmacogenomics
- 26. Cloning and Stem Cells
- 27. Gene Therapy
Genetic conditions caused by chromosomal changes
- 28. Trisomy 21 - Down Syndrome
- 29. Trisomy 13 - Patau Syndrome
- 30. Trisomy 18 - Edwards Syndrome
- 31. Klinefelter syndrome - XXY Syndrome
- 32. Turner Syndrome - XO Syndrome
Genetic conditions where one or more genes may be contributing
- 33. Cystic Fibrosis
- 34. Thalassaemias and Sickle Cell Disease
- 35. Tay-Sachs Disease and Other Conditions More Common in the Ashkenazi Jewish Community
- 36. Hereditary Haemochromatosis
- 37. Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- 38. Achondroplasia and Other Short Stature Syndromes
- 39. Blood Clotting Conditions (Thrombophilias) - Bleeding Conditions 1
- 40. Haemophilia - Bleeding Conditions 2
- 41. Duchenne and Becker Types of Muscular Dystrophy
- 42. Fragile X Syndrome
- 43. Autism Spectrum Disorders
- 44. Huntington Disease -Neurological Conditions 1
- 45. Alzheimer Disease and Dementia -Neurological Conditions 2
- 46. Parkinson Disease - Neurological Conditions 3
- 47. Cancer, Genes and Inherited Predisposition Overview - Cancer Genetics 1
- 48. Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Inherited Predisposition - Cancer Genetics 2
- 49. Bowel Cancer and Inherited Predisposition - Cancer Genetics 3
- 50. Melanoma and Inherited Predisposition - Cancer Genetics 4
- 51. Prostate Cancer and Inherited Predisposition - Cancer Genetics 5
- 52. Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- 53. Familial Hypercholesterolaemia - Cardiovascular Disease 1
- 54. Cardiomyopathies - Cardiovascular Disease 2
- 55. Long QT Syndrome - Cardiovascular Disease 3
- 56. Hypertension, Heart Defects and Other Rare Conditions - Cardiovascular Disease 4
- 57. Diabetes Types 1 and 2 and Inherited Predisposition
- 58. Mental Illness and Inherited Predisposition - Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
- 59. Neural Tube Defects - Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
- 60. Deafness and Hearing Loss - Genetic Aspects
- 61. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Editor - Associate Professor Kristine Barlow-Stewart
Editorial Team
Kate Dunlop
Vicki Reid
Mona Saleh
