Hereditary Breast Cancer: The Implications of Genetic Mutations Nicole Kownacki Felician College Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the role genetics play related to hereditary breast cancer and the options available for risk reduction and prevention. Four published articles‚ two medical databases and a genetic focused website were examined during the process of this research. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death amongst women and heredity is second only to age
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situations and uncertainties. Heather Walmsley believes that at-home genetic tests only serve to add more stress and uncertainty to everyday life. She pursues the idea that most of these test results are merely possibilities‚ that there are far too many factors involved in an individual’s health for these tests to serve their purpose. Walmsley points out the environment‚ diet‚ and lifestyle all affect one’s health. Personal genetic tests can be beneficial in the sense that they raise awareness of
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Genetic Modification of Foods Vivian Pua 222652 Class M3 Research Paper 2013 Statement of authorship I certify that this research paper is my own work and contains materials which has been accepted for the award of any degree or diploma in any institute‚ college or university. Moreover‚ to the best of my knowledge and belief‚ it contains no material previously published or written by another person‚ except where due reference is made in the text of the research paper
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will drastically change and a possible revolution in genetic engineering promises a new day for all of us. A world in which we would be able to choose our children’s physical appearance‚ cognitive abilities‚ and aptitudes would not be a thing of the past anymore. These twisting complexities of our human life will not just be an easy switch. It is not something that will just come about with no major repercussions or serious consequences. Genetic engineering will have a tremendous impact on our lives
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it is no longer considered normal. Several scientific evidences suggest that aging or senescence is decided by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. People do not want senescence as it is associated with debility‚ frailty and disease. Age is a single largest risk factor for several diseases that we see in the population. Through genetic studies in identical twins and families‚ scientists could determine that the contribution of genes to longevity accounted to ~25%. Genes we inherit
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Survey of Lifespans Professor Nalbandian Due Date: October 1‚ 2012 Topic 1 : Activity 2 Genetic and Chromosomal Abnormalities There are many genetic and chromosomal abnormalities that ail much of our population today. The three that I chose to discuss‚ not only peak my interest‚ but are also disorders that I plan to work with in the future: Klinefelter Syndrome‚ Fragile X Syndrome‚ and Downs Syndrome. All three disorders impair those that they affect‚ in mental‚ cognitive and physical
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chances of survival for the natural population. An example of this is the transgenic species and the impact they can have on genetic diversity. A transgenic specie or a transgene is basically an organism that has had genetic material injected into it from another organism. For the most part‚ transgenic species are betterment for humans; but the impact they have/can have on genetic diversity is one of its disadvantages. The potential impact of these species depends on how well the species competes.
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Benefits of Genetics Engineering Medical technology is used for a vast range of diagnostics‚ treatments and to monitor patients. All the past studies included gained knowledge is actively moving to the empowerment to a disease-free life. This process is known was genetic engineering‚ which is modification of the genetics to combat illness. The process of engineering is completed by changing the sequences of the DNA protein‚ either recombining or taking out the found mutated gene. Through the years
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Lastly genetic engineering goes against religious teachings of interfering with God. In Christian views modifying a baby’s genes would be looked at as “playing god.” Trying to correct and change what is natural would be suggesting that God was flawed. Catholics’ believe life begins at conception‚ due to this they see genetic modification as life being destroyed. This is against one of 10 commandments that ‘thou shall not kill’. Muslim beliefs on the topic are similar to the ones above. They too believe
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Genetic engineering is the human’s control into an organism’s genetic make-up by alteration of the genetic content such as the DNA of humans‚ which does not occur in natural conditions. Various techniques are used to prepare recombined parts of DNA from other organisms back to the origin. Genetic engineering is a type of selective breeding. Genetic Modification is very controversial. Individuals have their own personal beliefs regarding this field of research. There are great benefits to genetic
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