genetic testing and gene therapy

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Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy

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The medical field has for a long time faced major challenges as far as diagnosing , treatment , prevention and control of certain diseases is concerned . Mutation process that occurs in the genes has led to new diseases developing or old ones becoming worse . However , with technological advancement in this field (especially genetic testing it is now possible to determine and monitor major diseases that have continued to affect most people . This paper

explores the field of genetic testing and gene therapy , its benefits and application in the modern society . It also tries to look at possible policies that might be applied in this process and be accepted in different aspects

Introduction

The breakthrough in research as far as DNA discovery is concerned has led to the advancement of research in different fields . These are important in life and have been of great benefit in different fields Genome mapping and gene sequencing have enabled geneticists and medical researchers to develop a deeper understanding of diseases and formulate effective approaches in the management of such diseases . The genome mapping project makes it easy for a person to be tested for any abnormalities that may be in the genes . These abnormalities might pose a greater risk in the future of a person or his descendants . Genetic engineering is a complex process which involves the process of gene sequencing in the DNA . However , this process has also faced several challenges...