BIOL 2301 Study Guide - Pharmacogenetics, Eddy Curry
Document Summary
Social and moral context and relevance to the real world. The implications of the research concerning genetic predisposition to success in sports will quickly become a moral issue. New companies will emerge to profit on new products to test for certain gene variants that offer advantages in sports. Coaches will require gene tests in order to be able to pick recruits for their teams. Failure to have the tests done may result in injury of the athlete, and a possible lawsuit on the team, therefore, owners of the teams would want the screenings done. However, if the athlete does not want to get the tests done, they could be discriminated against for not disclosing the information. An example of this type of discrimination is eddy curry and the chicago bulls. Advances will be made in pharmacogenetics which will only create more social and moral issues. Athletes will not only take new strides in their performance, but also in their cheating.
