Not All Genetic Diseases are Inherited: Germline and Somatic Variants

Did you know that something can be genetic without it being inherited from a parent? In other words, it’s possible to have a genetic condition that did not come from your mom or dad, and it is possible to have a child with a genetic change that you did not pass on to them.

In this video, you'll learn the difference between germline and somatic variants as well as genetic vs hereditary. Other terms mentioned include; Mosaicism and De Novo

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This video was written, animated, filmed, and edited by Dena Goldberg, MS, LCGC. For more information, go to DenaDNA.com.

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