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Children inherit physical characteristics such as eye colour from their parents through their genes.

A clinical geneticist provides gene testing and genetic counselling.

An anaesthetic is a drug or agent that produces a complete or partial loss of feeling.

A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is also qualified in general medical practice. GPs are often the first point of contact for someone, of any age, who feels sick or has a health concern.

Genetic services, testing and conditions.

Genetic counsellors provide information, support and advice to people undergoing or considering genetic testing.

Genetic conditions are caused by an altered or faulty gene or set of genes.

Worrying can be constructive if it helps you to work out possible solutions to a problem, but some people are troubled by excessive anxiety.

Some foods include ingredients that have been genetically modified (GM), or are made using ingredients derived from GM organisms.

Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited condition characterised by higher than normal levels of blood cholesterol.