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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 main issues or concerns that Ahmahl should address in his class paper?

http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/elsi/elsi.html

2
Brandon and Katie are thrilled to learn that they are expecting their first child. They are curious about the genetic make-up of their unborn child and want to know (a) what disorders might be identified through prenatal genetic testing.

http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/medicine/genetest.html#testsavailable

and (b) which tests, if any, Katie should undergo to help determine this information.

http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/medicine/genetest.html#procon

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Greg and Courtney have three boys. They would love to have a girl. Courtney read about a clinic in Virginia where one can choose the sex of one's child. How successful is this procedure? Would you want to have this choice available to you?

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/13/60II/main611618.shtml






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