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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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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Analysts forecast the Prenatal Testing market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 5.43 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing incidence of fetal health-related abnormalities. The Prenatal Testing market in the US has also been witnessing the significant increase in the launch of new tests. However‚ the falling fertility rates in the US could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Prenatal Testing Market in the US 2014-2018
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teratogens normally occurs earlier in the embryonic development rather than the fetal development‚ due to the fact it is the critical period for development of the nervous system (Santrock‚ Thirteenth Edition). The embryonic period is the period of prenatal development that occurs from two to eight weeks after conception. The rate of cell differentiation strengthens‚ support systems for cells cultivate‚ and organs appear. Damage during the germinal period often will prevent implantation. In the beginning
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taHeavy drinking by pregnant women can be devastating to offspring. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a cluster of abnormalities and problems that appear in the offspring of mothers who drink alcohol heavily during pregnancy. The abnormalities include facial deformities and defective limbs‚ face‚ and heart (Klingenberg & others‚ 2010). Most children with FASD have learning problems and many are below average in intelligence with some that are mentally retarded (Dalen & others‚ 2009)
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Ethics Case Studies: e-Health and Commercial Genetic Testing Veritas Diagnostics is a medical diagnostics company specializing in adult genetic susceptibility testing for a range of heritable and complex genetic conditions. Their main business involves testing for the mutations associated with cystic fibrosis‚ hereditary kidney disease‚ as well as breast‚ ovarian and colorectal cancer. They have a well-staffed‚ well-run‚ sophisticated genetics laboratory capable of rapidly processing hundreds
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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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Prenatal Care for Expectant Mothers Proper prenatal care‚ nutrition and appropriate medical attention are imperative for a healthy pregnancy. However with ever increasing health insurance and medical costs‚ it is incredibly expensive to stay insured or cover pregnancy-related expenses out of pocket. The costs of delivery are increasing and the expense of insurance doesn’t seem much better. There are resources available which may be able to provide free or low-cost prenatal care. In
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Genetic Discrimination Based on Testing For "Harmful" Genes Eugenics is a social philosophy which advocates the improvement of human hereditary traits through various forms of intervention. The goals have been to create healthier‚ more intelligent people‚ lessen human suffering and save society ’s resources. Sir Frances Galton‚ introduced the term "eugenics"‚ and is regarded as the founder of the modern science eugenics (Bennett). Earlier means of achieving these goals focused on selective breeding
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Prenatal care is medical care for pregnant woman and is important for a healthy pregnancy. Its key components include regular checkups and prenatal testing‚ eating healthfully‚ exercising‚ and beginning as soon as one knows she is pregnant. During her pregnancy‚ a woman should see her doctor about once each month for the first six months of pregnancy‚ then every two weeks for the seventh and eighth month of pregnancy‚ and then every week until her baby is born. However‚ if a woman is over 35
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