Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 2, 2026

Determining the Likelihood of Variant Pathogenicity Using Amino Acid-level Signal-to-Noise Analysis of Genetic Variation
Published on: January 16, 2019
Testing of collegiate athletes for sickle cell trait: what we, as genetic counselors should know
Abstract:
In August 2010, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) mandated that all of its incoming Division I student-athletes be tested for sickle cell trait. Student-athletes have the additional options to provide proof of a previous sickle cell test result or decline testing, by signing a waiver releasing their institution of liability. This article addresses the origins of the NCAA recommendations, and stresses the importance of proceeding with care. In doing so, it seeks to start a discussion in the genetic counseling community as to what, if any, should our role be?
Related Concept Videos
Multiple Allele Traits
Genetic Screens
Forward genetic screens
Forward or “classical” genetic screens involve creating random mutations in an organism’s DNA using radiation, mutagens, or insertion of additional bases, which result in visible changes...
Genome-wide Association Studies-GWAS
GWAS does not require the identification of the target gene involved in...
Principles of Pharmacogenetics: Types of Genetic Variants
Karyotyping
Test for Homogeneity
