1.2 Genetic counselling
This Unit looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the womb. For example, it is commonly offered to women over 35 to test for Down's syndrome. Childhood testing involves testing children for genetic diseases that may not become a p
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vention inspired by a boiling kettle? This video explains how steam power came to be utilized as a source of energy and its developments through the ages. A good video when studying any aspect of technology and innovation in history.

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In deze bijdrage vind je een kijkwijzer waardoor kinderen gerichter leren schrijven.

Leerlingen schrijven een recept voor een griezelhapje of griezeldrankje. Door te kijken naar de aandachtspuntjes in de kijkwijzer kunnen ze hun eigen werk …


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