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Can you tell me how can genetic engineering be used to prevent canavan disease?
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Canavan: Genetic engineering can not prevent Canavan disease, but genetic testing can identify the gene in parents prenatally to determine whether your child is at risk. If you are a carrier, your partner should be tested and the results discussed with a genetic counsellor.
Answered 6/29/2014
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