Genomet og syns- og høresansen

Translated title of the contribution: The genome in terms of audiology and ophthalmology.

Lisbeth Tranebjærg, Nanna Dahl Rendtorff, Karen Brøndum-Nielsen

Abstract

The article briefly reviews the impact of genetics and genomics in audiology and ophthalmology, respectively. The discovery of an increasing number of genes associated with hearing and visual impairment creates a foundation for a better understanding of pathophysiology, eventually leading to novel and more individualized treatments. Furthermore, genetic evaluation and counselling can contribute to molecular diagnosis, better prognostication, and mode of inheritance. Next generation sequencing is a technology well suited to dissect the vast genetic heterogeneity in these conditions.

Translated title of the contributionThe genome in terms of audiology and ophthalmology.
Original languageDanish
Article numberV06140365
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume176
Issue number23
Pages (from-to)2160-2163
Number of pages4
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 10 Nov 2014

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