Genetic Testing Controversies 1-12-11 Biology Genetic Testing‚ also known as DNA-based tests‚ is a new method of testing for genetic diseases or disorders. In the test the DNA molecule is examined and other tests include microscopic examination of chromosomes‚ for stained or fluorescent chromosomes. Genetic tests are used for carrier screening‚ newborn screening‚ identity testing‚ prenatal diagnostic testing‚ and prediction of disorders later in life such as Huntington’s or Alzheimer’s disease
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Indeed‚ Genetic information play a major role in medicine as an important determinant of a factor of diseases. Certainly‚ the use of clinical screening and genetic testing in Individuals and family members allow them to obtain data about important Genetic facts that could contribute to the prevention and treatment of diseases. However‚ to use this sensitive information require the clinicians and healthcare professionals knowledge about risks and ethical implication of genetic diseases. “Ethical
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Genetic Testing Essay Genetic testing is the analysis and examination of DNA‚ which is a line of code carrying instructions of your body’s function. Genetic testing reveals changes in the genes‚ usually things that will cause diseases and illnesses. Just because genetic testing provides a window of opportunity to prepare yourself from diseases‚ it cant really prevent an illness in some cases because it often really does nothing but give you a “maybe‚ maybe not”. (genome.gov) Tay-Sachs disease
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Genetic testing among children can have its pros and cons‚ but it all comes down to if the parent believe it will benefit their child. There are so many things that genes can tell us from ancestry to diseases. If a disease runs in a parent’s genes‚ and they are worried their child might have that gene‚ they can get genetic testing to see if that disease runs in their child’s genes. Though genetic testing can be informative‚ it can change children’s personality‚ they can develop self-esteem issues
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Prenatal testing and the disability rights If the researchers can identify the sequences of genes they can correct the sequences related with disease and disability. Researchers had a less success using gene therapy to correct such conditions and no researchers had at least tried to use gene therapy to correct impairments in a fetus. Prenatal testing: • The prenatal testing is a logical extension of good prenatal care: the idea is that prenatal testing helps prospective parents have healthy babies
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growing and mutating. The tumor itself is a mutation of our own cells and since it is an ever mutating mutation‚ it is hard to control. Chemo and surgery are the most well-known treatments for cancer‚ but gene therapy is something that is being used. Gene therapy is where a tumor suppressing gene is cloned. We decided to emphasize on the BRCA1 gene. The purpose of this research is to discover new techniques in genetic cloning of the
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Gene testing should be available for disorders that cannot be cured or prevented Genetic tests are done by analysing small samples of blood or body tissue. Therefore they can determine whether people carry the genes for certain inherited diseases. Genetic testing is continuously developing and has now developed enough that doctors can often accurately pinpoint missing of defective genes. This is crucial in the prevention of inherited disorders and giving parents around the world a chance to raise
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The book Living with Our Genes: The Groundbreaking Book About the Science of Personality‚ Behavior and Genetic Destiny starts with The Genetic Roots of Personality in which is states the dictionary definition of personality is‚ “the sum total of the mental‚ emotional‚ social‚ and physical characteristics of an individual” and that it is in fact personality that determines the way you react to others‚ the way you communicate‚ the way you think and express emotions. The thrill is what gets a lot of
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POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF DISCRIMINATION. TASK 3: In looking at this task‚ we have already studied the first part of the topic at the beginning of the Unit. Forms of Discriminatory Practice exist‚ in the form of: Prejudice‚ Stereotyping‚ Labelling‚ Bullying‚ Abuse‚ Lack of choice‚ Infringement of Rights‚ and Covert/Overt abuse of Power. Do we accept that these forms of discrimination exist? What do you think……as maybe you do not agree? Discrimination can be understood as damaging the individual
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Task 3 P3 - The potential effects of discrimination There are lots of potential effects related to discrimination. It includes things like disempowerment‚ low self-esteem and self-identity and also marginalisation. I am now going to explain these effects and connect them with a case study. Disempowerment is when a person or group of people may be made to feel less powerful or confident. Some people may try to fight against the discrimination causing an argument but many people do not and they lose
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