Genetics is the study of the chemistry of cells, tissues and organs associated with heredity. A molecular geneticist performs laboratory tests of genetic material and interprets those tests regarding inherited disorders. Using test results, a geneticist can provide counseling to patients and their families, with information about their condition and the risk of a genetic disorder in the family. This can help patients make informed decisions.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Oklahoma has 2 practicing clinical molecular geneticists. Broken out by city, clinical molecular genetics doctor density in Norman is 1 and in Oklahoma City is 1.

Oklahoma’s population is 3,547,884, and its largest city and centrally located capital is Oklahoma City. Oklahoma was recognized as a territory in 1890, but not accepted into the union as a state until 1907. Visitors to the capital can see the National Cowboy Hall of Fame or view the stockyards area, which is the largest cattle market in the world. Famous people from Oklahoma include singers Woody Guthrie, Garth Brooks and Vince Gill, actor and director Ron Howard, and humorist Will Rogers.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Oklahoma has a population of 3,547,884. Of this population, 803,170 are under the age of 18 and 456,686 are at or above the age of 65.