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.