Diagnostic Odysseys

Fact: You are composed of 37.2 trillion cells. Fact: You have 25,000 specific genes.

Now that science can map the human genome, what should be done with this information? One track is helping people with rare medical conditions discover what is wrong with them – and how to treat it. More than 3,000 genetic disorders afflict millions of people. Mayo’s Dr. Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic explains how diagnostic odysseys work.

This program is funded by Mayo Clinic. NPF is solely responsible for the content.

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