Heredity and Human Genetics (DVD download)

The themes addressed in this DVD are as follows:
- Observation of the heredity of family traits, overlapping with specific heritage. Principle of constructing a pedigree.
- Chromosomal explanation through two examples of heredity: Rh factor (autosomal transmission), color blindness (sex-linked heredity).
- Genetic diseases and their transmission: Cystic fibrosis (recessive autosomal), Huntington's chorea (dominant autosomal), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (sex-linked). Emotional interviews.
- Predictive and preventive medicine: prenatal screening for chromosomal abnormalities. Interview with Dr. Girard.
- Ethical issues, with a contribution from Professor Jean Bernard: complexity of medical, economic, social, and moral aspects. A call for reflection that goes beyond the strict framework of biology.