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The Implications of Genetic Testing for Deafness
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Using modern biotechnology, it is increasingly common that genes can be identified and characterized, their protein products can be understood and tests to identify changes in these genes that lead to disease can be developed. Genetic tests are rapidly being introduced into clinical practice. Although there are many clinical benefits of genetic testing for a variety of medical conditions, there are also important practical and ethical concerns about the applications of genetic testing. The recent introduction of genetic tests for common forms of hereditary deafness (see also Rehm, 2003, in this issue) also promises many clinical benefits. Many of the same ethical concerns for genetic testing in general, also apply to genetic testing for deafness, with the added concerns brought about by the existence of the linguistic and cultural differences of the Deaf community. Sensitive genetic counseling performed by skilled geneticists is an important part of the genetic testing process to ensure that families and individuals can make informed choices regarding the use of genetic testing.
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“Scientists have already mapped over 100 different genes related to deafness (Arnos, 2003). The most common of these is Connexin 26, and there are already techniques available to identify the gene in utero.”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Arnos, K. S.
- Affiliations
- Gallaudet University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Arnos, Kathleen S.
- Venue
- Ear & Hearing
- Published
- 2003-08
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 324-331
- ISSN
- 0196-0202 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W1987161290
- Cited by
- 31
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 2 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2012: 2
- FWCI
- 0.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Ear and Hearing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- DigitalGeorgetown (Georgetown University Library) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Sensory Systems › Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Social Sciences › Law › Medical and Health Sciences Research
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Keywords
- genetic testing, hereditary hearing loss, genetic counseling, ethics of genetic testing, deaf community, cultural and linguistic differences, informed consent, medical genetics
- MeSH terms
- Deafness, Genetic Testing, Genetic Carrier Screening, Humans, Social Values
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