User talk:Ssbbarnette

My daughter recently tested positive for having the Cystic Fibrosis gene as part of her pre-natal testing. Now her husband is being tested and we will know shortly if there is a possibility that their baby will have CF.

My question: Does this gene automatically get transferred to her siblings? I have two son's at home who could also carry this gene but the only way to know is to have them tested. I'm not sure the insurance would cover it. I am not aware of anyone in our family history (on both sides) who ever had CF. Is it an automatic that the gene would also pass to her brothers or can it skip generations or even individuals? Ssbbarnette 16:35, 26 March 2007 (UTC)