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Neurogenetics - Other Information

Support on genetic testing:

KK Women's and Children's Hospital Rare Disease Fund: https://www.kkh.com.sg/giving/Documents/Rare-Disease-Fund/index.html

Articles on genetic testing:

To test or not to test: https://www.nni.com.sg/news/patient-care/to-test-or-not-to-test
What to expect from genetic counselling: https://www.nni.com.sg/news/patient-care/what-to-expect-from-genetic-counselling
How knowing your genes can shape your life choices: https://www.nni.com.sg/news/patient-care/how-knowing-your-genes-can-shape-your-life-choices

Article contributed by Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute

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