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Medical Genetics in Paraguay

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Medical genetics in Paraguay is still in its infancy, with many tests being sent out of the country given the lack of local availability, no genetic counselors, no accredited post-doctoral residency training program in genetics, and only one clinical geneticist serving a country of almost 7 million people.

Source: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.119

Authors: Carlos Raúl Ferreira, María Beatriz de Herreros

Institutions: National Institutes of Health, National Human Genome Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Genomics and Rare Diseases

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900