Introduction
Genetic screening is a form of medical test that determines alterations in chromosomes, proteins or genes. The findings of genetic testing can reject or confirm suspected genetic condition or aid in identifying individual’s chance of passing or developing a genetic disorder. Currently, over one thousand genetic tests are in use, and more are emerging. Various methods can perform the genetic screening. For example, (1) Biochemical genetic tests which study the activity level or quantity of protein abnormalities that can indicate the alterations to the DANA that lead to a genetic disorder. (2)Chromosomal genetic tests which assess DNA long length or whole chromosomes to investigate if there is substantial genetic alteration like more copies of chromosomes that result in genetic disorder. (3) Molecular genetic examinations that deal with the study of DNA short lengths or single genes to scrutinize mutations or changes that may result in genetic disorder. Genetic screening faces much opposition from different sectors and individuals. This paper discusses the positions of Steinbock and McMahan on prenatal genetic testing. …show more content…
In her arguments, he gives an example of a columnist George Will Who had a child with Down’s syndrome. In one of the columns of George, he notes that there is no therapy for Down's syndrome and diagnosing Down's syndrome has one purpose of enabling- however, in a clinical neutral way encourages parents with a disabled child to reject them as unworthy of life. Steinbock suggests that debate on prenatal genetic screening should not be between the people who are against it and those who support it. However, it should be about the pros of prenatal genetic screening. She argues that prenatal genetic screening can help parents to prepare raise and care for the child with special
Genetic screening is a form of medical test that determines alterations in chromosomes, proteins or genes. The findings of genetic testing can reject or confirm suspected genetic condition or aid in identifying individual’s chance of passing or developing a genetic disorder. Currently, over one thousand genetic tests are in use, and more are emerging. Various methods can perform the genetic screening. For example, (1) Biochemical genetic tests which study the activity level or quantity of protein abnormalities that can indicate the alterations to the DANA that lead to a genetic disorder. (2)Chromosomal genetic tests which assess DNA long length or whole chromosomes to investigate if there is substantial genetic alteration like more copies of chromosomes that result in genetic disorder. (3) Molecular genetic examinations that deal with the study of DNA short lengths or single genes to scrutinize mutations or changes that may result in genetic disorder. Genetic screening faces much opposition from different sectors and individuals. This paper discusses the positions of Steinbock and McMahan on prenatal genetic testing. …show more content…
In her arguments, he gives an example of a columnist George Will Who had a child with Down’s syndrome. In one of the columns of George, he notes that there is no therapy for Down's syndrome and diagnosing Down's syndrome has one purpose of enabling- however, in a clinical neutral way encourages parents with a disabled child to reject them as unworthy of life. Steinbock suggests that debate on prenatal genetic screening should not be between the people who are against it and those who support it. However, it should be about the pros of prenatal genetic screening. She argues that prenatal genetic screening can help parents to prepare raise and care for the child with special