most acceptable reason given for genetic engineering is its potential use in preventative medicine. A few cells from an embryo could be genetically analyzed to detect harmful mutation or predisposition towards disorder‚ at which point action could be taken either through somatic cell or germ-line gene modification. In 1993‚ the gene that causes Huntington’s Disease was located‚ and scientists are currently trying to determine its normal function (The Benefits of Genetic Engineering). Assuming researchers
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Sordaria fimicola and Genetic Diversity 23 October 2013 Sordaria fimicola and Crossover Frequencies in relation to Evolution Canyon Introduction Evolution Canyon is an important natural phenomenon‚ which is widely studied for its benefit in helping recreate evolution in a short period of time. It helps us visualize evolution‚ a process that takes place in the span of millions of years‚ because the animals on the canyon go through “evolution” in a very short‚ examinable time. There are two types
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found‚ these tests have a minimal health risk. Genetic testing was initially used in pregnancies to test for diseases like Down’s Syndrome and other genetic disorders (“What are the...”). However‚ thanks to more recent improvements‚ genetic testing has come to display several weaknesses and strengths. The genes that can be obtained from infants can notify parents of possible physical deficiencies‚ while others may show physical advantages (Stein). Genetic testing is being used in the medical field to
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In the article from LA Times on March 1‚ 2013‚ “Sleep Deprivation has genetic consequences‚ study finds” Eryn Brown states that people who have lack of sleep have higher risk of disease. Brown says that people who lack more sleep than others shut down genes that heal the body and are more likely to be obese‚ suffer from “cardiovascular woes”‚ and can have several diseases. She supports her claim by using types of evidence by a study conceived by scientists‚ then the statistics of people that are
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common commonalities people who suffer from mental illness share. Most people who suffer from almost any mental illness will also suffer from comorbidity. Comorbidity is when one or more mental illness occurs at the same time (NIDA‚ 2008). This can include a variety of illnesses‚ such as depression mixed with anxiety. Perhaps the most common form of comorbidity‚ is seen with the drug addiction population. Often addicts use their drug of choice‚ to mask any underlying problems. For example‚ an addict
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Examining Mendel’s “First Law”: Observing Anthocyanin in Brassica rapa Abstract The foundation of genetics lies with the principles that Gregor Mendel outlined after his experiments with pea plants where he discovered the relationship between physical characteristics‚ or phenotype‚ and genetic traits‚ or genotype. This experiment aimed to reproduce Mendel’s results with the Brassica rapa plant‚ noted for it’s fast generation time‚ and anthocyanin‚ a purple pigment that can be visually tracked
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Is Genetic Engineering the Answer to Hunger? Introduction The controversial statement that genetic engineered food may be the solution to hunger in the world is gaining more and more interest by the media in today’s society. On the one hand‚ supporters of biotechnology believe that genetic engineered food ensures and sustains food security around the world as the population increases‚ but on the other hand‚ there are many concerns involved with genetically modified food. In fact‚
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Christian Chou Mrs. McCarron 12/10/14 A.P Biology Drosophila melanogaster Genetics Introduction: The common fruit fly‚ scientifically named Drosophila melanogaster‚ is used by many in genetic studies. Because they can be easily cultured‚ have a relatively short generation time‚ and are prolific breeders‚ fruit flies are often very popular in genetic investigations. Furthermore‚ mutations and sex are easy to visualize among the fruit flies. Male fruit flies have a smaller abdomen than their female counterparts
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As achondroplasia is a serious genetic disorder that parents worldwide are worried about their future children obtaining‚ there are also other options in which parents can deal with a mutation in a gene on chromosome 4 in a fetus. However‚ there is also a legitimate ethical dilemma between the two parents and the genetic counselor. Because the parents had a child with two such genes die at 2 months old‚ they want a baby who is heterozygous for the achondroplasia trait. Unfortunately the child inherits
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And Genetic Technology Should We or Shouldn’t We? SCI 115 Some believe that personalized medicine is the wave of the future‚ while others believe it is tampering with the livelihood of human existence. Is this the key to future cures for disease or is this the door to ending our existence as we know it? Researchers have argued the pros and cons of personalized medicine and genetic testing. Let’s begin by getting an understanding of personalized medicine and genetic testing.
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