How does genetic variation lead to a rare disease?
In the world of rare diseases, navigating the diagnostic journey can often feel like a complex puzzle. With 72% of rare diseases being genetic in nature, obtaining an accurate diagnosis is crucial for patients and their families. However, the landscape of genetic testing and diagnosis can be daunting, filled with new terminology and processes.
This course aims to give patient organisations a better understanding of how a genetic variation can lead to a rare disease.
Before you start on this course, we highly recommend first completing the course ‘Introduction to Genetics’ which will provide you with important background information on genetics and genomics. Once you are equipped with a basic understanding of genetics, we invite you to follow this course to learn more about how genetic variation can lead to a rare disease!
With thanks to:
Costello Medical provided pro-bono support in the creation of this course.
With thanks to the Funders of The Empowerment Programme 2024
Resource type
Course
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
Est. 90 minutes
Last updated
May 2024
Resource type
Course
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
Est. 90 minutes
Last updated
May 2024
What will you learn in this course?
- Introduction to DNA, genes and chromosomes
- Monogenic versus polygenic conditions
- DNA replication, transcription and translation
- Chromosomes, fertilisation and reproduction
- Types of DNA mutations
- Mutations in coding versus non-coding DNA regions
- Inherited DNA mutations
- Spontaneous DNA mutations
- Introduction to chromosomal abnormalities
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for all patient organisations, patients and rare stakeholders who want to gain a basic understanding of genetics. Once the basics of genetics are understood, patient groups, patients and rare stakeholders can better comprehend what diagnostics, advanced therapies and inclusive communications around genetics mean to them and their community.
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Replication, Transcription and Translation
Introduction to DNA, genes and chromosomes
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DNA replication
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Transcription
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Translation
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Chromosomes, fertilisation and reproduction
Chromosomes
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Fertilisation and reproduction
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Types of DNA Mutation
Introduction to DNA mutations
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Point mutations
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Insertion mutations
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Deletion mutations
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Mutations in coding versus non-coding DNA regions
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Monogenic versus polygenic conditions
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Inherited or Spontaneous DNA Mutations?
Inherited DNA mutations
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Spontaneous DNA mutations
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Other sources of DNA mutations
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Chromosomal abnormalities
Introduction to chromosomal abnormalities
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Numerical abnormalities
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Structural abnormalities
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Examples of rare diseases caused by chromosomal abnormalities
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Summary
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