I guess this stuff requires not so much knowledge of biology but its annoying
I'm stuck on finding pros and cons for - "If someone tests positive for a genetic disease, should they tell their parents? Should they still have children?"
"Who should own the rights to the DNA?"
Here's some stuff I got for testing for genetic diseases in general, which is a start I guess:
For:
Allows for preventative measures that may delay the onset of disease. This may include surgery or altering diet.
Saves you from worrying whether the disease is present or not.
Prepare yourself and family for when you develop the disease.
Against:
If it appears much later in life (Huntington’s), do you need to know 20 or 30 years earlier?
Carrying the allele for a particular disease does not necessarily mean you will develop the disease – it might only mean increased risk
May mean difficulty in obtaining employment
May mean higher insurance premiums as they know they are dealing with a risky client
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