Genetic Mapping

A ten year old boy is genetically tested and it is revealed that he has a genetic mutation that may cause colon cancer. Does it sound great that doctors can stop the disease? Well, believe it or not there are some downfalls to this genetic testing. In this report I will explain how genetic testing works, some benefits and downfalls to it, and my opinion of the topic. On chromosomes inside the cell, there are …

…is a good idea and will help many people to live better lives or even save lives in the future. However, I think they should make strict laws against the information of genetic testing getting into the hands of the insurance companies, employers, or anyone else besides the doctor and the patient. Overall, I think this testing should be used as soon as those laws are set in place and the testing becomes very stable.