RJA 2a
RJA 2b
Wikipedia - Medical Genetics is different from human genetics in the sense that human genetics may or may not apply to medicine; medical genetics is intended to diagnose, cure, and prevent genetic disorders.
Google Scholar - Several challenges are faced by primary care physicians in order to integrate genetic medicine. There are certain tests already in place to test for things like cystic fibrosis and haemochromatosis, but to integrate further, we must fully understand the genetic process. It may be a while before useful test results are obtained, and in the beginning stages, this may provide more questions than answers.
Google Blog Search - Distinguishing between enhancement and prevention might be a gray area for some time.
Technorati - A “DNA reader” may be nearing completion - a complete readout of a person’s entire genetic makeup might become possible for $1,000 or less. This might allow genome mapping for those who aren’t even ill, going into previously untouched ethical territory.
Addictomatic - Walgreens is getting ready to sell Genetic Testing kits for beterrn $30-$50 - once purchased, the sample can be sent into the company for further analysis. For between $79-$279, one can find out a plethora of information; from whether they’re allergic to specific types of medication, to whether they are predisposed for up to 70 diseases.
My topic is centered around the impact of gene-mapping and genetic research, and the impact it has on the world of medicine. My girlfriend is a nurse, and as such, this is a topic that has been discussed quite often. DNA sequencing has been used in forensic science for some time now, and the development of genome-mapping via the Human Genome Project has opened up new venues for the use of genetics in favor of traditional pharmaceuticals. Medicine has always been an intriguing subject for me, and the genetic advances of late have been even more eye-popping; the idea that our illnesses and ailments can be addressed not by introducing a foreign pharmacological substance, but rather adjusting our own DNA, is revolutionary.
As of right now, I know that genetic testing is available for expectant mothers and babies. Down’s syndrome and turner’s syndrome, both caused by either having too few or too many chromosomes at birth, and both can be detected via spinal tap in mothers or a DNA swab in babies. I also am aware that there are quite a few DNA swabbing techniques utilized for allergy testing, among others, but I’m not sure to what extent.
The goal for my writing this paper is to learn more about the following aspects of genetic medicine:- What genetic medicine is capable of from a prevent/cure standpoint (doctor’s perspective)
- How genetic medicine may change the day-to-day routine for patients (patient perspective)
- If genetic medicine is a complement or competition for pharmaceutical drugs
- What, if any, ethical barriers may impact the growth of genetic medicine as an industry
RJA 2b
Wikipedia - Medical Genetics is different from human genetics in the sense that human genetics may or may not apply to medicine; medical genetics is intended to diagnose, cure, and prevent genetic disorders.
Google Scholar - Several challenges are faced by primary care physicians in order to integrate genetic medicine. There are certain tests already in place to test for things like cystic fibrosis and haemochromatosis, but to integrate further, we must fully understand the genetic process. It may be a while before useful test results are obtained, and in the beginning stages, this may provide more questions than answers.
Google Blog Search - Distinguishing between enhancement and prevention might be a gray area for some time.
Technorati - A “DNA reader” may be nearing completion - a complete readout of a person’s entire genetic makeup might become possible for $1,000 or less. This might allow genome mapping for those who aren’t even ill, going into previously untouched ethical territory.
Addictomatic - Walgreens is getting ready to sell Genetic Testing kits for beterrn $30-$50 - once purchased, the sample can be sent into the company for further analysis. For between $79-$279, one can find out a plethora of information; from whether they’re allergic to specific types of medication, to whether they are predisposed for up to 70 diseases.
RJA 2c
I have yet to get my book.... but I will complete this shortly.
