[HMB265H1] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (45 pages long!)

• School: UTSG
• Department: Human Biology
• Course: HMB265H1
• Professor: Maria Papaconstantinou

Document Summary

Hmb265: human and general genetics lecture #1. Many common and rare diseases are inherited. Even infectious diseases can have a genetic component: e. g. Understanding the genetic basis of disease can lead to the development of new treatments and allow for important screening. Scientists have been trying to figure out which genes are associated with specific phenotypes or traits. Crispr: huge part of the genomic revolution used for gene therapy/editing tool. Genetic counsellors help is assessing risk, recommending tests, interpreting results. Privacy (employers, insurance: privacy issues (who accesses this info, genetic discrimination, illegal to discriminate in the usa only, canada is still under debate. Gene therapy: what counts as normal vs. disorder : interpretation of individual, they may not want help with their disorder . No: now illegal under supreme court law. Crop and livestock improvement rely on understanding of genetics of important traits. Genetic diversity of crops and livestock affect their long term survival.