Gene therapy

Imagine living in a world where there was a cure for cancer and genetic diseases. Although it may sound impossible, it has already been done. With gene therapy, which is a technique where a gene that is either defective or missing is replaced with healthy ones through genetic engineering, doctors are able to treat people with cancer and immunodeficiencies. Immunodeficiencies are, “Rare but life-threatening genetic diseases that severely compromise the integrity and function of the immune…

Through genetic engineering and gene therapy, genetic diseases can be reversed and avoided. Gene therapy is the "manipulation of someone 's genetic material to prevent or treat disease". This is possible by replacing an absent or mutated gene with a working gene, by repairing a mutated gene, or by activating…

and the functions of genes. This knowledge completely revolutionised the fields of medicine, as treatments for…

Gene therapy is a growing medical technology specifically relating to the insertion of genes into human cells and tissue to treat diseases, mainly focusing on hereditary diseases in which mutant genes are replaced with ones of which are functional and healthy. Within gene therapy there are two other main occurring factors such as somatic gene therapy and germ-line gene therapy also taking into consideration the two techniques that follow gene therapy; gene augmentation therapy and gene…

fate is in our genes, " - James Watson. (Rocholl, 1996) Gene Therapy is the key to unlocking our fate that is deeply hidden within our genes. As viruses get stronger and new diseases are discovered, we need one treatment that can cure all of that. Scientists hope that this treatment will be Gene Therapy. It’s a brilliant idea, however there are many risks, regulations and ethical issues involved. It’s up to you whether you ignore them or not. Many people believe that Gene Therapy will be the…

As a member of the ethnic committee, I strongly oppose gene therapy. This is because it changes human’s capability to fight against diseases. It enhances and increases human’s survival as gene therapy is used to replace disease-causing genes. As a result, humans are immune to diseases. This causes many problems to the balance of our ecosystem. One example is that this will cause human overpopulation as humans are able to overcome diseases that might cause death. As a saying goes, “One thing…

CRISPR Genes – A way to eradicate Autism to Cancer to Zellweger syndrome and everything in-between It was September 20th 2001. It was the day my mother would be screened if the fetus (i.e. me in my glorious self) showed an elevated risk for Downs Syndrome. A triple screen blood was performed which measured the quantities of three substances: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) which is produced by the fetus, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and unconjugated estriol which is produced by the placenta. The…

The possible prevention of a disease or enhancing a trait is not worth potentially harming or ruining your child’s life. Around 95% of all gene therapy process results in failures, including disorders, gene mutations or even death (Bohlin). In other words, there is a less than 5% chance that the child will receive the positive, intended results. With these success rates it’s important to ask if it’s worth the chance of doing permanent damage to a child who didn’t even have a say in this process.…

practise of gene therapy can be considered a safe and successful method in treating a patient’s genetic disorder. Evaluation of sources: Source 1- this source is just a simple introduction into gene therapy. The source states how gene therapy is done which is by inserting a gene into a specific area of the patient’s cells as well as different methods of tis experimental technique such as replacing or introducing a specific gene to help treat the disease. The source also states that gene therapy…

Description or Technology: Gene therapy is an experimental technique that uses gens to help prevent or cure/treat diseases found in the body. It changes the expression of how a person’s genes function. This technique is the future of allowing doctors to use a corrected gene by simply inserting it into the patient’s cells to treat disorders and help make the organs work properly. This minimizes the need to use drugs or perform surgery. This technique is risky, and is still undergoing…