This thesaurus page is about all possible synonyms, equivalent, same meaning and similar words for the term bona fide. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms: bona fide(adj) undertaken in good faith. Synonyms: bona fide, veritable, authentic, unquestionable. Antonyms: imitative, insincere, counterfeit.
Genetic Testing for ALS. Genetic Testing for ALS - ALS is directly hereditary in only 10 percent of families. The vast majority of ALS cases are sporadic, meaning that although there is likely a genetic predisposition involved, ALS is not directly inherited in a family. Although there is a genetic test for ALS, it is still quite limited. In 20 percent of families with inherited ALS, a change in the gene called SOD1 on chromosome 21 has been found, however, 80 percent of families with inherited ALS do not show a change in their SOD1 gene.
There is also a genetic test for Huntingtonâs disease, which can be used to confirm a diagnosis, and also identify future risk in people who have Huntingtonâs disease in their family. It is recommended that the genetic test be accompanied by counseling, since a positive diagnosis can be emotionally devastating.6.