MOLECULAR GENETIC TESTING FOR GENETIC DISEASE

许多疾病的分子遗传基础正以惊人的速度被发现。 目前的研究提供了一种途径，通过这种途径，疑似遗传性疾病的个人可以接受检测，以确定他们是否受到影响，或者他们是否是有关疾病的携带者。 该研究还提供了一种途径（通过提供患者样本），通过这种途径，与致力于建立特定疾病遗传基础的科学家进行合作是可能的。

The molecular genetic basis for many disorders is being discovered at an astonishing pace. The present study provides an avenue through which individuals with suspected genetic diseases may undergo testing to determine if they are affected or if they are carriers for the condition in question. The study also provides an avenue (through providing patient samples) by which collaborations with scientists working on establishing the genetic basis for specific diseases are possible.