Topic 5

1. Human Genetics
2."Human Genetics." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 16 Oct. 2015.
3. Messing with human genetics can have harmful affects when implanted into another human being because they will create imbalance. The act of genetic splicing can have harmful affects on the patient in the future.
4. Scientists have developed over a thousand tests to screen for genetic markers. Gene therapy works to put an end to color blindness and other ailments in people.
5.Would you use genetic therapy on yourself if given the choice?
6. Muscular Dystrophy
7. I have never used or seen this term before.
8. a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.
9. Will perfected genetic therapy be beneficial in the future?

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Summarize the central idea of the overview in one or two sentences IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

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