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    It can tear a family down and ruin a person’s life. But would knowing you have it early-on be beneficial or devastating? Controversy will always surround the idea of genetic testing. Knowing you carry the gene for Alzheimer’s can help prepare yourself for your overwhelming future. If you have close friends or family‚ you could also help prepare them and educate them about your disease. On the same note‚ if you have a lifelong

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    Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing The human body is composed of millions of cells‚ which contain DNA inside of each one. DNA comes together to form genes which tell the body how it should develop‚ and it is important to know about diseases and traits you can get from your parents. Genetic Testing is a good thing because people can find out if they have a certain gene mutation. Advantages are more important than the disadvantages of Genetic Teating. Advantages of Genetic Testing include faster

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    Running head: GENETIC ANTHROPOLOGY Genetic Anthropology: New Understanding through Genetic Testing Name university Genetic Anthropology: New Understanding through Genetic Testing Genetic Anthropology is the study of combining DNA evidence with physical evidence to understand the history of modern human. These scientists and anthropologists are trying to understand where and when the branches of ancient and modern human existed (U.S. Department of Energy Genome Program‚ 2010). This field

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    Ethical Concerns for Genetic Testing in the Workplace Sean M. Williams TUI University Module 3 – Case Assignment ETH501 – Business Ethics Introduction The technology and advancements in our lives continue to grow and evolve every day. One arena where this is particularly true is genetic research and testing. It is now possible to test and/or screen for numerous diseases and ailments which can afflict the human body simply by testing a single drop of blood. This new technology has

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    There are many ethical questions raised when talking about the topic of genetic testing or screening. Some include a God complex or whether is morally and ethically right to perform a test. However‚ I find it ethically wrong to perform genetic testing upon someone without their consent or to use it without their consent . I also find it ethically wrong to change whether or not someone wishes to have a child based upon a percent or pressure from others. I find it extremely ethically wrong to say that

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    sooner‚ and for the safety of the mother and fetus‚ genetic testing in the first trimester is a necessary tool to be utilized in family planning. The age old argument of making medical decisions based off of something so emotional is one that will not ever be eradicated. Dr. Gwen Latendresse (2015) says of her case study‚ “Although it is true that many genetic conditions cannot currently be cured‚ it certainly can be argued that screening for genetic conditions and diagnosing them can improve the outcomes

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    Genetic Ethical Dilemmas Finding out that you are having a baby is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your life. I cannot imagine how worried Erin and Dan were when they found out that Dan was a carrier of Huntington’s disease (HD). I can only imagine how heart wrenching it would be to find out that the baby has a 50% chance of acquiring the mutated gene for HD and that there is no cure. While Dan informs his doctor of the results of his genetic test‚ however he fails to mention

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    accessibility to prenatal genetic testing by increasing funding to testing facilities‚ increasing funding towards research for new forms of testing‚ and by reducing restrictions on physicians. The biggest issue for prenatal genetic testing is the attainability. Facilities that do offer tests are not on health insurance plans‚ or are too expensive for low-income families. Low income families‚ high-risk families that are self-employed or work part-time will not be able to afford or get health insurance (Pergament)

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    Genetic testing The definition of right and wrong in today’s society is extremely vague. With the advancements in the medical field‚ it is becoming more common for people to seek genetic testing. People seek the testing for many different reasons. Women seek the testing while pregnant to make sure their unborn fetus is developing properly. Some have the testing if there is a family line of cancer. The FBI forensic team does it to figure out criminals. Others do the testing to see if they carry

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    Parents should not use the results of a prenatal genetic test to determine if they will terminate the pregnancy. These tests are not completely accurate‚ and it is possible for a child to live a long and happy life with many genetic diseases. Also it is not morally correct to terminate a pregnancy. Prenatal genetic testing can reveal birth defects a child will have when born. It can result in parents getting the extra help their child will need and sometimes can save the child’s life because the

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