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Geneticist Info
Geneticist Summary: A geneticist is a scientist who studies and researches genes as well as diagnoses and treats hereditary diseases.

Geneticist FAQs:

What is a

Geneticist

?

A Geneticist is a physician who specializes in genetic problems. A Geneticist performs tests on newborn to screen for genetic disorders. A Geneticist performs prenatal tests on babies’ genes before birth. Also, a Geneticist performs forensic testing to identify a person as a crime suspect.

What procedures does a Geneticist perform?
A Geneticist performs genetic tests on samples of blood, hair, skin or amniotic fluid. Use the Wellness.com directory to find a Geneticist in your city and state.

When should I see a Geneticist?
You can seek the help of a Geneticist for your baby, before conception, during pregnancy, and/or after birth.

Where does a Geneticist work?
A Geneticist can work in a crime lab, a scientific lab, a hospital, or a clinic.

What is gene therapy?
This is a method that is used to treat some hereditary diseases and conditions. It involves injecting genes into cells and tissues in order to correct a disorder. Normal genes are injected to replace abnormal or non-functioning genes or normal cells are used to repair abnormal cells.

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Geneticist Related Terms: Genes, chromosomes, DNA, RNA, genetics, genetic code, hereditary, inherit, gene therapy, blood test, urine test, genetic disorders, down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, birth defects, research experiments, dwarfism, gigantisms, forensics, forensic DNA, normal cells, abnormal cells, gene swapping, paternity testing.