Medical genetics

been an emergence of neurological changes such as autism and hyperactivity that might not be an abnormality, but an evolution of the brain. Like Enriquez, I believe that science and technology is developing at a rate that humanity is not ready for. Genetic mapping and recreation has the potential to be beneficial but it could also be detrimental and only time can demonstrate how future generations will appear and whether or not society can support these rapid developments.…

Transforming Genetic Material To E. Coli Using Plasmids Proteins are created within the body through a process known as central dogma. This process is the transcription of DNA to RNA and the translation of RNA to proteins. The type of protein created relies on what type of messenger RNA or mRNA that was produced during the transcription of DNA. In our experiment, we looked at the specific LacZ gene that codes for beta-galactosidase, which is a protein/enzyme that can break down lactose into its…

which is also known as interbreeding between humans, when two humans, for example, brother and sister decide to have a child, or any two people related in any way decide to have a child, run the risk of their child potentially inheriting a recessive genetic…

“Your genetics load the gun. Your lifestyle pulls the trigger” (Mehmet). The topic of good and evil is discussed in many pieces of literature and films. There tends to be a distinct hero and villain, the hero is portrayed as having all of the traits that people perceive as good and brave while the villains get all of the traits that are looked down upon. Psychologists have been researching if it is really as simple as one person is an all around bad or good person. They have discovered that…

identical genes found? In identical twins of course. The most scientifically accurate way of testing the impact that genetics have on a person’s beliefs, actions, personality, and other characteristics is through rearing a set of identical twins in two separate environments. Identical twins have the potential to become exactly the same person because they have almost the exact same genetic makeup. Discovering this was a total breakthrough for scientists studying the “Nature vs. Nurture Debate”.…

example of epigenetics. Allowing them to have a better understand of genetic remodeling. After stating his research, Hayak says "lifestyles and diet of parents can have vital effect on their children and grandchildren... but they also raise the probability that improving your lifestyle could give your genes the best possible chance of being expressed in a healthy way after they are passed on." this lets the reader know that genetic remodeling can happen and creates logos by having the author…

inventions. Nature is what we reflect on and which is influenced by genetic birth-right and other natural factors. Nurture is mostly taken from the effect of outside factors after opening the product of contact, knowledge and education of an individual. The nature-nurture debate is concerned with the relative contribution that both influences make to human behavior. The certain physical characteristics are biologically determined by genetic legacy. The color of eyes, straight or curly hair,…

Year 10 Research Task – Genetics and Evolution Gene Therapy What is Gene Therapy? ‘Therapeutic gene therapy’ is an experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. Inheriting faulty genes causes a wide range of conditions, including cystic fibrosis and haemophilia, and may cause susceptibility to some cancers. It is an experimental technique with aims to rid genetic conditions at their source. Several approaches are being tested - - Replacement of a mutated gene with a working…

of being super humans. The ambitious Vincent is held back by his genetic malfunction, as the company Gattaca is unwilling to allow him to go into space, but throughout the film he demonstrates he is fully capable of reaching the same heights as others, he must only work harder. This is shown most excellently when he competes with his younger brother who was…

having a child with a life-threatening disease, and will possibly have a child who will have outstanding athletic ability. The question is, how ethical is it to be able to genetically select specific traits for your child? Individuals believe that genetic selection of children will help eliminate…