Health Sciences 2610F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Francis Collins, Genotype, Ovarian Cancer
8 Feb 2018
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Ever since james watson and francis crick discovered the molecular structure of dna in 1953, people have been fascinated by genes and their implications for health and disease. Genetic testing and screening carry the mutation will be affected. Genetic testing is designed for individuals who are known to be at increased risk of having a genetic disorder with a familial mode of inheritance. Legislation rightly prohibits insurers and employers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of ambiguous genetic information about nonmonogenic diseases. The main reason for testing and screening for monogenic diseases is that the procedures can prevent physical and psychological harm to people. If she has no sisters or children, then she would have no obligation to be tested and to confirm whether she has the mutation. There is a deeper objection to the practice of embryo selection on the basis of genetics parents would always be obligated to select the embryo with the gest genetic profile.
