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Contents The course on Medical Genetics will deal with topics focused on the study of the genetic basis of the normal and pathological human characters. Topics such as the genetics of congenital diseases, genetics of cancer, genetics of common diseases, reproduction, prenatal diagnosis, neonatal screening will be analyzed.
Particular interest will be devoted to the psychological problems related to the execution of genetic tests and to the management of patients' psychological problems during the genetic counseling
Extended Syllabus Definition of genotype, phenotype and genetic variability.
o DNA: structure and function
o Genetic variability: gene mutations and polymorphisms
Recommended Bibliography Korf- Irons Genetica e Genomica Umane. Edi-Ermes Editore. 28,00 €
❖ Stuppia, L. Problematiche Psicologiche in Genetica Medica". Carabba Editore. 10,00 €
❖Handouts available online
Teaching Methods Frontal lessons with slide support
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
Contacts/More Information Attendance is not mandatory