Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 16BS
In the not-too-distant future, gene therapy may be used to treat many inherited disorders. What do you think are the most serious ethical issues to face before human gene therapy is used on a large scale? Explain.
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Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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- Should gene therapy be limited to medical concern only or it could be used for aesthetic purposes?arrow_forwardWhy can’t all genetic diseases be treated with gene therapy ? Explain how the ideal procedure for gene therapy would work ?arrow_forwardGenetic engineering has been used in many different ways, such as human growth hormone for the treatment of pituitary dwarfism (recombinant DNA) plants engineered to be resistant to herbicides and pests an “antifreeze” gene inserted into some Atlantic salmon and halibut pick one of the examples of genetic engineering listed above to expand on. Provide a description of the technology in terms of how it works and what steps are takenarrow_forward
- What is an example of advancements in genetic engineering or gene modification that have occurred over the last 20 years and what is the impact of this upon our everyday lives?arrow_forwardDiscuss three important advances that have resulted from gene cloning.arrow_forwardHumans have engaged in genetic manipulation for millennia, producing plant and animal varieties through selective breeding and hybridization that significantly modify genomes of organisms. Why do you think modern genetic engineering, which often entails introducing or modifying only one or a few genes, has met with so much opposition? Should some forms of genetic engineering be of greater concern than others? Explain.arrow_forward
- CRISPR techniques allow scientists to modify specific genes while sparing all others, thus clarifying the association between a given gene and its consequence to the organism. If this technology can change the future of Medicine, what specific benefits CRISPR can bring to genetic testing or analysis? How can CRISPR help to enhance gene therapy or treatment of genetic diseases?arrow_forwardBecause genetic engineering involves the modification of an organism's set of instructions, it has created a dilemma raising both moral and ethical concerns. For instance, a biotechnological company has found a way to produce rice that is immune to pests and diseases, which is vital for the establishment of food security. However, the methods that will be implemented are by splicing off the genes of endangered pandas using invasive procedures that may harm their population. Will you support this? Why or why not? Limit your answers to 5 sentences or less. Be brief and concise.arrow_forwardThe first attempts at gene therapy began in 1990 with the treatment of a young girl with a genetic disorder abbreviated SCID. What does SCID stand for? In the context of SCID, what does ADA stand for?arrow_forward
- After watching the video “Genes as Medicine" discuss how gene therapy has been used to treat an inherited form of blindness, and now sickle cell anemia. How were the genes delivered? What model organism was gene therapy tested in? How successful has the treatment been in humans?arrow_forwardWhat do you think are the conditions urgently need to be treated by gene therapy.arrow_forwardDNA technology has many medical applications. Which of the following is not done routinely at present? (A) production of hormones for treating diabetes and dwarfism (B) analysis of gene expression for more informed cancer treatments (C) gene editing by the CRISPR-Cas9 system in viable human embryos to correct genetic diseases (D) prenatal identification of genetic disease allelesarrow_forward
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