Genetic counselors help patients understand DNA issues
Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 19:30
in Biology & Nature
The professionals translate medical jargon for people whose genomes may hold risks for diseases.Heather Spear and William Hanberg sit with their daughter EmmaRose in an examination room at UCLA. At 21/2, EmmaRose is snuggly and engaging, but she doesn't yet walk or talk, and the family has traveled about 150 miles from Lompoc, Calif., to try to figure out why.