Question 2 -- Genetics

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Date Posted: 17:03:47 03/04/02 Mon
Author: Kara Gagliardi
Subject: Question 2

In response to question 2," From a health perspective, does it make a difference to know whether you carry a marker gene? Is somone who has a gene sick? What does genetic testing mean for managing your health?", I think that it is pertinent to know whether or not you posses a marker gene. If a couple wanted to reproduce, I think that they should know whether or not they have the chance of passing the marker gene on to their child. If it is a life threatning disease then that should be taken into account when having a child. Someone with a marker gene is not sick but simply carries that marker gene. Once the disease develops, if it ever does, then the person may be considered sick but until then only posses the gene. Genetic testing is pertinent for managin you health. There are certain foods and drugs that can help to prevent or ease the genetic disorder that one might have. Also, if you know that you have the marker gene, then if any new cures or treatments for the disease are discovered then they can be taken into account.

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Re: Question 2 -- Beth McKinney, 17:26:47 03/04/02 Mon