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What Is Genetic Testing?

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What is genetic testing?

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How Genetic Testing Works

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Genetic Testing For Inherited Risk For Cancer

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What is Genetic Testing?

Genetic testing, also known as DNA testing, allows the determination of bloodlines and the genetic diagnosis of vulnerabilities to inherited diseases. In agriculture, a form of genetic testing known as progeny testing can be used to evaluate the quality of breeding stock. In population ecology, genetic testing can be used to track genetic strengths and vulnerabilities of species populations.