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Why is genetic testing important for such diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia?


Why is genetic testing important for such diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia?

Because they are genetic diseases and both parents must have the gene for them to occur. You can prevent your children from being born with these deadly diseases.

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