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Cystic Fibrosis

Explore the impact of cystic fibrosis, an autosomal recessive condition, and the role of human genetic research in understanding and treating genetic disorders. Discuss the ethical questions around providing services for affected individuals and societal responsibility.

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Cystic Fibrosis

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  1. Cystic Fibrosis • Autosomal recessive • Faulty gene causes mucus to build up in lungs, • Become infected • Lung damage usually causes early death • Treatments: Transplants, chest thumping, antibiotics

  2. Human Genetic Research • General study information? • Benefits? • Risks? • Financial considerations? • Storage of samples? • Family participation? • Confidentiality? • Research results?

  3. Essay #5 • Services for people with severe genetic conditions such as CF can impose a financial burden on society. Do you feel that parents who are known carriers of such genetic conditions and who choose to have children anyway should receive these services? Is it society’s obligation to provide such services when the parents could have avoided the problem?

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