Questions and answers about genetics

Medical" genetics studies the genetic heritage of a person, a foetus or an embryo, with the aim of making diagnoses and helping patients and their families with appropriate medical care. The Agence de la biomédecine oversees postnatal genetics, prenatal diagnosis and preimplantation diagnosis. This mission was entrusted to the Agence de la biomédecine by the French Bioethics Act. This Q&A series provides clear explanations of genetic diseases, the tests and examinations available, and the importance of information and diagnosis.