Genetics

Down syndrome Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that may alter the development of individuals. Each person that is diagnosed with Down syndrome is unique in their own way. Some may develop some of the most common characteristics associated with this disorder. According Sietske N. Heyn, PhD, some of the most common characteristics would include mild to moderate learning disabilities, distinctive facial features, and low muscle tone. However, not every person who is diagnosed with Down syndrome…

Thesis: There is an ethical dilemma that has surfaced to allow parents to genetically modify their child. Genetic engineering has the ability to provide a baby with a healthier lifestyle, allow for medical breakthroughs, and _________________. However, this is a trial and error process including ethical views of the parents. Body Paragraph #1: Topic Sentence: CRISPR is a powerful tool that can modify gene function and edit DNA sequence to prevent inherited medical conditions. In past…

Society, will be altered by genetic engineering. Designing the perfect baby seems like a fantastic idea. If one family does it, it is an excellent idea. If every family in the world designed their children this procedure would not be as impressive. The side effect for a production of a massive amount of perfect human beings is unknown. There are many different outcomes. Human society may lose their sense of individuality. If one family creates the “perfect” human, everyone else would want to…

Genetic determinants are said to have biological differences that are the reason for different personality traits in family members. According to the textbook, “genetic differences and different life experiences, both within and outside the family, contribute to personality differences among siblings” (Cervone & Pervin 2013). Although some siblings may be similar, their different genetics cancel out their shared genetics. In studying the brain and the biological impact of genes on a personality…

Some diseases are caused by a genetic mutation, or permanent change in one or more specific genes. (NIOA, 2015) If somebody inherits a genetic mutation from a parent that will cause a specific disease or disorder, then that person, he or she, will usually end up getting the disease as well. Alzheimer’s disease is an example of an inherited genetic disorder along with many others. Getting Alzheimer’s disease is not something such as a cold, it lasts with you as you get older. Also, it is not a…

Genetic engineering of designer babies is wrong not only because both unwanted traits and germline transmission of DNA can occur, but, lastly it is unpredictable and can cause an imbalance in the world. Once the genetically engineered enter into the world they can have a negative impact on the “regular people”. People cannot be sure how a baby that had cells manipulated and changed will act in society. There was a case where 30 genetically modified babies were born “healthy” after a series of…

Newborn genetic screening is one of several tests that are done on newborn babies. The purpose of newborn genetic screening is to screen newborns as a preventive measure. The newborn is screened to help the parents know if the newborn is at risks for certain medical conditions. The test varies from state to state, however, all states must test for 29 disorders. Phenylketonuria and Congenital hypothyroidism are the top two disorders doctors look out for the most. Phenylketonuria also known as PKU…

The genetic counselling services can provide both advice and relevant information about specific genetic conditions. Genetic counselling works by looking at the likelihood of certain genetic disorders and genes being passed through to offspring and comparing the crossover of the parent’s genes and alleles and the potential risk of the child developing a genetic disorder. This allows the healthcare professional to identify any potential risks, meaning they are able to investigate and evaluate and…

The benefits and risks of the scientific method of genetically modifying crop species Since the emergence of agriculture over 10,000 years ago, humans have been altering the genomes of the crops they produce in order to increase the crop quality in many ways, with fruit size and palatability being two obvious examples. Whether this occurred incidentally through the techniques used to cultivate the plants or intentionally through artificial selection, humans have created strains of domesticated…

operating the genetic sequences of organisms for thousands of years by choosing organisms with the characteristics that are desired. Genetic manipulation, also called genetic engineering or genetic modification, is the process of removing a desired characteristic gene from a plant and transferring it to another plant through biotechnology (Study.com, n.d.). This technique has emerged and is still in use due to crop improvement, human nutrition, plants as Bio factories and basic studies. Genetic…