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THE CONTROVERSY OF GENETIC TESTING

The issue of genetic engineering and testing has become one of the most contentious issues in our contemporary society . The debate is battled over by credentialed scientists on both sides and the likelihood is very high that it will continue . Most of the pro genetic testing advocates claim that since it is a technological and scientific process , genetic testing governmental regulation and evaluation should be purely based on objective and scientific criteria

Genetic testing opponents argue that

there should be more science (or rather further advancement ) especially on environmental and human studies in to have such a purely perceived scientific evaluation of genetic testing . The contradiction brought about by such pure scientific assessment of genetic testing is the fact that it ignores the varied and differentiated religious , cultural , and ethical dimensions of different individuals that must be considered (Coates , Mahaffies , Hines 1997 , 13

Thus , genetic testing is not an isolated technology but rather one that employs a wide range of methods that will eventually gauge the absence activity or presence of defective genes in cells . Its costs ranges from as less than 50 for simpler screenings like sickle cell anemia blood screens to the 10 ,000 's bracket for more complicated screens such as the pre-implantation genetic investigation for diseases like the Tay Sachs . Many individuals tend to prefer genetic testing when it happens that their families have shown some symptoms , which , given an early diagnosis , can substantially be...