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Review
. 1994 Jul-Aug;23(6):477-80.
doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1994.tb01907.x.

Nursing and genetics for the 21st century

B S Raff
Review

Nursing and genetics for the 21st century

B S Raff. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1994 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

This article reviews basic information about the science of genetics and examines the new genetics. It explains the principles of cytogenetics and molecular genetics. Also included is information about genetic abnormalities and the different chromosomal defects that occur. The implications for nursing practice are delineated.

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  • Genetics.
    Schmidt D. Schmidt D. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1995 Jan;24(1):13-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1995.tb02372.x. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1995. PMID: 7714635 No abstract available.

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