Genetic Conditions
This condition can be caused by an extra chromosome 21
Trisomy 21 or Down Syndrome
Genetic counseling began as a formal profession in this decade
What is the 1970s?
Faculty member currently working for their alma mater
Who is Deb?
This technology is used to detect copy number variants across the genome
What is chromosomal microarray?
This 1997 film explores genetic discrimination in a futuristic society
What is Gattaca?
Condition that causes abnormal hemoglobin and sickle-shaped red blood cells
What is sickle cell anemia?
The first genetic counseling training program was established at this university
What is Sarah Lawrence College?
This inheritance pattern has a 25% chance to be affected from two carrier parents
What is autosomal recessive?
This method sequences all coding regions of the genome
What is whole exome sequencing?
In Jurassic Park, this animal’s DNA was used to fill gaps in dinosaur genomes
What is frog DNA?
This condition is associated with café-au-lait spots and increased risk for tumors
What is Neurofibromatosis type 1?
This organization certifies genetic counselors in the U.S.
What is the ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling)?
This law protects individuals from genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment
What is GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act)?
This technique is used to amplify DNA segments
What is PCR?
This Marvel superhero’s mutation gives him regenerative powers
Who is Wolverine?
Caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene, this syndrome affects connective tissue and can lead to aortic dissection.
What is Marfan syndrome?
This term was historically used before “genetic counseling” became standard
What is genetic advising?
This ethical approach emphasizes understanding a patient's story and context rather than applying universal principles
What is narrative ethics?
This tool allows for targeted gene editing
What is CRISPR-Cas9?
In Orphan Black, the main character discovers she is one of many of these
What is a clone?
A trinucleotide repeat expansion in the HTT gene causes this neurodegenerative disorder.
What is Huntington disease?
This milestone event in 2003 greatly expanded the field of genomics
What is the completion of the Human Genome Project?
The year of the inception of Northwestern University's Genetic Counseling Program.
What is 1990?
This sequencing method reads long stretches of DNA and is useful for structural variants
What is long-read sequencing?
This Netflix documentary explores the ethics of consumer DNA testing
What is Unnatural Selection?