Medical genetics

multitude of mutations over time cancer becomes more probable. There have also been studies on how the loss of a sex chromosome will lead to the likeliness of cancer in males. Research done by members of the American Society of Human Genetics has shown that men of older ages actually have a higher mortality rate…

influenced by many socio-biological factors such as age, weight, medical history, daily lifestyle but it is also affected by their genetic makeup. Medications prescribed on the basis of one’s genetic information are effectual, efficient and practical and…

There are different forms and views of genetic engineering along with some pros and cons about the use of genetic engineering. The importance of genetic engineering is to find ways to make things better and to explore new things. Genetic engineering is basically tampering with the arrangement of amino acids in dna to change it or make something new. Interesting fact is that eighty percent of dna in a human body is unknown. The pros of genetic engineering are the agricultural growth and…

One of the high school classes I take is Medical Interventions. Our last unit before winter break was about gene therapy, what it is used for, how it works, and what it will do for humans in the future. I was completely fascinated by all of it. I thought it was amazing how one simple fix in a small portion of DNA in one cell can cure someone of a disorder they have dealt with their entire life. Gene therapy could be the next huge medical breakthrough and could change the lives of everyone and to…

In this relatively recent, landmark Supreme Court case, the Association for Molecular Pathology, various other medical professionals, and even a few patients petitioned together in order to sue Myriad Genetics for attempting to patent the specific genes known as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Christopher A. Hansen represented the plaintiffs of this case while Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., Solicitor General, from the Department of Justice in Washington D.C., argued on behalf of the respondent of the case…

Charles J. Epstein was a highly regarded geneticist who made tremendous contributions to the medical field during his lifetime. He was born on September 3, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jacob C. Epstein and Frieda Epstein, Jewish immigrants from the Ukraine. During his high school years at Central High School, he excelled at academics and enjoyed track and field, and played the cello. After completing high school he went on to Harvard College where he graduated summa cum laude and…

Case Background In Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., the Court addressed the patentability of human genes. Myriad Genetics Inc. had identified precisely and then isolated two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2 which can substantially increase the risks of breast and ovarian cancer. As a result, soon thereafter, the company began offering screening tests to members of the public able to afford them, and filed for patents related to the discovery and associated assets. Myriad…

Its something seen straight out of a futuristic movie, genetic human engineering but the future is here and the controversy is real. After studying this topic I do not believe that designer babies are ethical and should be used. The talk of ‘designer babies’ started in the early 2000s and hasn't left scientists mouths since. The only question now is, will it create a utopian society or a dystopian one? To go into further depth about the topic, designer babies is the selecting and or deleting of…

Berkeley offered a new fall orientation program for freshmen students. It consisted on testing student’s gene to find out how they metabolized lactose, alcohol, and folates. This program led to a huge argument about the ethics behind genetic testing conducted in a non-medical setting. Although UC Berkeley wanted to run this program, California Department of Public Health raised a question about having a doctor 's order that kind of test (Devore). Some people say that this program is a good idea…

Obesity is a medical condition from the excessive quantity of fat in the body. Obesity is a medical condition that leads to severe health problems. Obesity can cause various chronic diseases such as heart attack, diabetes, and renal failure. However, obesity has been linked to lack of physical exercise and unhealthy food intake. Also, suggesting that obesity is a lifestyle disease that can be preventable. On the other hand, for many years scientific has linked obesity with genetics. Does…