Definitions
What is a gene?
A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA.
What year did gene therapy begin?
1972
Health problems
What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic acid: The double helix in each of our cells that carry genetic information. DNA controls everything in every living thing.
Name 3 types of vectors?
Viruses, stem cells, liposomes
What is a problem that the viral vector inside the body can have?
It can regain its viral symptoms
What is gene therapy?
Technique used for correcting defective genes
How does the immune system react when something enters?
It attacks it
What is an ethical question about gene therapy?
Is the main focus of medical science to cure what is wrong or enhancement, or some of both?
If whole communities get specific gene therapies, that may seem beneficial nbow, we do not know how it will affect our future and the future implication. This may lead to challenges with future generations.
If only a certain amount of people are given access to gene therapy, how will that affect society. This will create an even larger gap between those who can and cannot get specific therapies.
How will ‘playing god’ affect people’s roles in society? Should parents be able to enhance their babies genes to become more talented ins specific areas or to have specific traits?
What disease did Allisa have?
Sandhoff disease
What prevents gene therapy from receiving long-term benefits?