Monday 29 October 2012

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Predicting disease on the basis of biological markers, such as serum cholesterol concentration or blood pressure, is not new; the ability to predict disease using DNA is. As the scope for genetic testing extends beyond testing for single gene disorders to testing large sections of the population for genes associated with common disorders it is important to consider what effect this will have on individuals and on society as a whole. Research into the psychological impact of genetic testing in Huntington's disease, cystic fibrosis, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer has shown that an individual's decision to undergo testing and his or her response on receiving the results are influenced by many factors. This article discusses the nature of these factors and the implication they have for the introduction of widespread genetic screening.

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Cystic Fibrosis Gene

 

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