Human Genome Project

a degree in biochemistry and how it would aid me in the long runs by having a successful future. Simultaneously, I enrolled in an Introduction to Biochemistry class where I encountered eight biochemist who gave a presentation about their research projects that prolonged my interest in biochemistry allowing me to believe that I have made the right decision while entering college. At first, I was anxious at the…

ideas and innovations started to sprout. Whether it was a new video game console or artificial hearts, the technological industry was taking off. The turn of the century was especially important for the medical field of technology. In 2003, The Human Genome Project was completed sparking the beginning of Personalized Medicine, but what is Personalized Medicine? Personalized Medicine is a new way of treating patients and tailoring treatment for diseases in specific people. According to Margaret…

The human genome can be described as a set of genetic instructions also known as an organism’s set of DNA, which allow a human being to grow and develop. There are approximately more than 3 billion DNA pairs within an entire genome, containing millions of cells, which all carry various instructions. Inside of our DNA, there is a unique chemical code, which determines our growth, development, and health. This specific code is derived by four nucleotide bases that conform the DNA. These are called…

the children cannot give consent to this? Are their safety hazards to this picking and choosing? According to Jewish law, is this ethical and moral? What does the Jewish tradition say about acting like G-d? One common use of genetic engineering in humans is the creation of designer babies. One of the first times that a designer baby was created (in vitro) was in…

With improving technology and The Human Genome Project’s comprehensive list, designing babies has become a legitimate possibility. Though it will come at a hefty price, at least in the beginning, the manipulation of genetic sequences will allow parents to create healthier, stronger, and more beautiful babies. Just because it can be done does that mean it should? Despite the major benefit of designing babies across the world, there are many problems that this new technology allows. Nicholas Agar…

The Future for Human Genetics People have been around long enough to know that everything changes (for the better or worse). Within the past few years, there has been a lot of debate over the scientific breakthrough of being able to modify the human genome. Many doctors and scientists have welcomed the idea with open minds while others are hesitant to become involved. Some see the dangers involved with the process while others see the endless possibilities coming out of this revolutionary…

book also offers an insight on what gene therapy is all about, so it can also serve as a very good introduction. Gancberg, David, and Ruxandra Draghia-Akli. “Gene and Cell Therapy Funding Opportunities in Horizon 2020: An Overview for 2014–2015.” Human Gene Therapy 25.3 (2014): 175–177. PMC. Web. 28 Apr.…

general public’s view of the gene as an all powerful device with the capacity to determine one’s entire behavior. Throughout the article, this claim is supported by mainly primary sources, including anecdotes about the fruit fly Drosophila, the Human Genome Project, and newspaper articles. One example given…

personalized medicine. We are now in the genome era. It’s a major part of health and human being. In the mini conference, the keynote speaker Dr. Carla Easter is included in Community Involvement Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute and informs us about the Genome Project, how it apply to our health and how it evolved around society. My generation was the one that grew up with the Genome Project. During the process of the Genome Project, scientists took a look at a human’s…

Department of Justice in Washington D.C., argued on behalf of the respondent of the case (SCOTUSblog). BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that can be used as indicators of breast cancer in women (Oyez). Myriad Genetics had sequenced these genes from strands of human DNA and wished to patent them for the expressed purpose of control over any future use of the…