DNA tells all
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August 18, 2013
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By Chrissy Renee
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I recently got preliminary results from my genetic testing (that I did almost two years ago now!). They showed that I do have the mutation in the ABCA4 gene and it is the recessive condition. I need to have further testing to determine whether I have two recessive genes (from each of my parents) or…
Read MoreBeing genetically counselled
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June 08, 2012
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By Chrissy Renee
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Chrissys Blog, Experiences, Eye Condition Information, Uncategorized
I had made an appointment to see a genetic counsellor about 3 months ago and the time came this week. I hadn't really given much thought to it to be honest. The main reason I went was to do genetic testing to find out if I actually have the known Stargardt's mutated gene, as I…
Read MoreDNA Testing
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May 09, 2012
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By Chrissy Renee
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Today I finally got the courage to go an get all the blood sucked out of me. Well it felt like all of it. When it comes to needles I generally swing two ways - either I'm the bravest person you'll ever meet and it doesn't phase me, or I'm the biggest baby. Today I was a…
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