Ethical Issues In Genetic Research

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DNA plays a role inheritance because it is established at conception. An example of a dominant and recessive genetic disorder is Sickle cell. An example of an x- linked disorder is Hemophilia A and Goltz Syndrome. An example of a y-link disorder is Color Blindness and Male Infertility. Genetics help predict disease, according to Lind McDonald Glenn by predicting future rick of disease.(Washington, U. o. (2014)) Genetic Counselor plays the roles to help parents understand and come to the realization on what the steps they need to take next. (Forume, U. (2014)) Gene therapy is currently being tested on acquired disorders such as influenza and hepatitis.(Therapy, A. S. (2011) Gene therapy has not been approved in the united states because it pose to many health ricks and researcher still got the issues under review.Safety issues the come with gene therapy trying to replace the effected genes with genes that can stop the disease can cause an…show more content…
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