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14.3. Human DNA analysis Alleles can be tested for Beneficial for parents who think offspring might have Tay-Sachs or cystic fibrosis.

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2 Human DNA analysis Alleles can be tested for Beneficial for parents who think offspring might have Tay-Sachs or cystic fibrosis

3 DNA fingerprinting Look at DNA that has no function Varies a lot from person to person DNA necessary for life is very similar between people

4 Human Genome project Mapping of DNA sequences Mapping of all human genetic disorders Data is available to EVERYONE

5 Gene Therapy absent or faulty gene is replaced by normal working gene normally done by a virus research being done for cystic fibrosis patients

6  What is normal and what is a disability or disorder, and who decides?  Are disabilities diseases? Do they need to be cured or prevented?  Does searching for a cure demean the lives of individuals presently affected by disabilities?


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