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，怀疑患有遗传疾病的个体可以接受检测，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。这项研究还提供了一个途径（通过提供病人样本），使与致力于建立特定疾病遗传基础的科学家合作成为可能。

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.