Category: Genetics

  • Schizophrenia Genetic and Environmental Factors

    Table of Contents Introduction General Overview Schizophrenia: Important Factors How to Manage Schizophrenia Conclusion References Introduction Since antiquity mankind has been faced with the challenge of dealing with several psychological disorders as well as diseases. Most of the diseases and disorders interfere directly with the normal functioning of the body system. The effects of these…

  • Should Parents Be Allowed to Choose the Characteristics of Their Children Through Genetic Manipulation?

    Table of Contents Introduction The cases for genetic manipulation The cases against genetic manipulation Conclusion References Introduction The resilient progresses in genetics have led to the current states of genetic manipulation. Such genetic manipulations might be used to design the features of future babies. In fact, whichever the genetic anarchy, the medical practitioners as well…

  • Genetic Test’s Availability to Employers and Insurers

    Table of Contents Introduction Yes: Information should be made available for use by Employers and Insures No: Information should not be made available for use by Employers and Insures Analysis: Language Differences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction With over 3000 different genes detected, it is important for science to use genetic tests in achieving different kinds…

  • Clinical and Genetic Aspects of Neurofibromatosis

    Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that is caused by a mutation of a gene and characterized by a growth of tumors in nerves which may affect the structure of bones and skin conditions. There are three types of neurofibromatosis, including type 1, type 2, and Schwannomatosis. Each type of this disease has its…

  • Down Syndrome as the Most Common Genetic Condition in the US

    Everyone has heard about Down syndrome and met at least one person with this condition. There are some common characteristics of people with Down syndrome. They have a flat face with slanted eyes and a wide mouth. Their heads are round; foreheads are narrow; hair is soft and rare. Hands and feet are short and…

  • Genetic Manipulation of Human Embryos: Bioethical Issues

    Human genetic engineering is a scientific alteration of human genotype or changing the existing phenotype of a human being (Arnold 3). Such scientific alterations are mainly done to cure genetic diseases or for increasing immunity to viruses. Women who cannot conceive can now turn to human genetic engineering which enables them to have children (Arnold…

  • Genetic Factors of Speech Coding at the Subcortical Level

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Purpose of the Study Questions Addressed in the Reviewed Paper Methodology Key Findings Role of the New Study Alternative Explanations for the Conclusions Questions to Be Discussed References Abstract This paper discusses the influence of genetic factors on speech encoding at the subcortical level. In particular, it focuses on the…