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Gene Expression Remember the days of 10 th grade biology Learning - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Gene Expression Remember the days of 10 th grade biology Learning - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Gene Expression Remember the days of 10 th grade biology Learning about gene expression Which can be broken down into two steps Transcription and Translation http://youtube.com/watch?v=NJxobgk PEAo Acquired vs. Inherited Disorders
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Learning about gene expression
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Which can be broken down into two steps
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Transcription and Translation
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=NJxobgk PEAo
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Acquired vs. Inherited Disorders
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=0wrN xCGKCws
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Genetic Tests
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Prenatal Testing
Preformed on fetuses to test for physical deformities and mental retardation
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Identification Test
Used to identify victims of disasters and to identify criminals.
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Carrier Identification
Used by couples with a history of genetic disorders in their family get this test done when they are considering having children
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Late‐onset Test
This test indicates susceptibility for a genetic disease without telling whether the patient will definitely or definitely not develop the disease.
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Limitations
- Expense
- Inaccurate results
- Emotional effects
- Discrimination
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Genetic Testing
Sarah Kistenmacher
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Raise your hand if you have ever known someone with a genetic disease
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Look around
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Nearly everyone has been affected by a genetic disease
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Whether an adult family member
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Or a childhood friend
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I have been affected just like everyone else
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Diagnosed August 1990 Died December 1990 My Grandfather Cancer
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My Father Cancer Diagnosed May 2005 Treated Summer 2005
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My Grandmother Cancer Diagnosed August 2002 Treatment Ongoing
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My wish is that no one will have to go through the pain and anguish that my family went through
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With genetic testing patients could be diagnosed early
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Leading to a better prognosis
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And less suffering for all affected
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