Ahmahl, a biochemistry major, is writing a psychology paper on the potential dilemmas that society and scientists may face as a result of the decoding of the human genome. What are some of the main issues or concerns that Ahmahl should address in his paper?

www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml

{Click on "Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues"}

Brandon and Katie are thrilled to learn that they are expecting their first child. They are curious about the genetic makeup of their unborn child and want to know (a) what disorders might be identified through prenatal genetic testing, and (b) which tests, if any, Katie should undergo to help determine the health of their child.

http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/prenatal_tests.html

Jaime's doctor has told her that he has some concerns regarding her newborn son's low score on the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. Jaime would like to know more about the Brazelton scale including what it measures and what kind of assessment activities are involved?

1http://www.brazelton-institute.com/clnbas.html