Genetic diagnosis

Like most high school seniors, I was handed a copy of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, in which I found myself lost in a world where childbearing was mechanicalized, as children were made-to-order inside of test tubes with specific traits and societal roles. Now I sit three years later, reading about how this once imagined world of Aldous Huxley has become a reality as we now have the technology to make these made-to-order babies. As mentioned in lecture, the first test tube baby, or child conceived

created by in-vitro fertilization and selected because it had or lacked particular genes, the genetic makeup often having been modified by genetic engineering. The impacts and issues with genetic engineering are unquestionably evident. Scientists are gaining more knowledge on this subject each and every day, but the The Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs released a statement in 1994 in support of using genetic selection as a means to prevent, cure or specific diseases, but that selection based on

One of the questions that has recently plagued me has been that of which is about the genetic structuring of our offspring. I ask myself, will we able to choose the physical features our child? If so, do we as a society think this will be an ethical practice? Perhaps, scientifically, this might be entirely possible, but law will most likely restrict it. An article written by Frederic Golden helped me draw some understanding on this hot topic. Golden commences his article with a brief story of

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“Recent advances in imaging technology -- like CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, and other techniques -- have had a huge impact on the diagnosis and treatment of disease. More detailed imaging is allowing doctors to see things in new ways. Imaging can provide early and more accurate diagnoses. In some cases, it might even lead to better and more successful treatment.” (WebMD) Wireless communication

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based on symptoms. Many diseases share the same symptoms. As a result, diseases may be misdiagnosed and the treatment plan for the patient may be incorrect. This leads to stress for the patient and money wasted. The crucial role of a CLS in the diagnosis of a disease is one of