Understanding the Genetics of Deafness

Introduction

How is Hearing Loss Detected and Diagnosed?

How is Hearing Loss Inherited?

What is Genetic Testing?

How is Genetic Testing Helpful?

Glossary

Connexin 26: What You Need to Know

What is Connexin 26?

How is Connexin 26 associated with deafness?

Could my deafness be caused by mutations in the Cx26 gene?

How is the Cx26 gene test performed?

Where is the Cx26 test offered?

What should I ask the lab before I have a Cx26 test?

How are the results of a Cx26 test interpreted?

What does it mean to be a carrier of a Cx26 mutation?

Glossary

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08/15/01