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[|Genetic testing] for diseases is also a significant part of our lives now. The sequencing of the [|human genome] has made it possible to identify and link genes to diseases such as Tay-Sachs, diabetes, breast cancer, and even [|obesity]. As these genes are identified, tests are also developed to [|detect] their presence in human [|tissue samples]. This technology is being put to use in several ways. It allows parents to identify the genetic features of a baby before it is born, young adults to determine whether they have inherited the genes for a particular disease, and scientists to create computer data banks that contain information from genetic testing. Although this area of research appears to be similar to [|DNA testing], it has more [|potential] disadvantages. While [|genetic testing] allows parents to determine if their unborn baby will suffer from any life-threatening illnesses or profound mental defects, it also brings with it the possibility that parents might try to create “designer babies.” Genetic testing gives adults access to information about [|inherited diseases] that can be successfully controlled or treated through changes in lifestyle or medication. However, if the disease is incurable and [|devastating] (for example, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Lou Gehrig’s disease), living with this knowledge may be more of a curse than a blessing. It may affect people’s decisions about whether to have children or to get married. In short, it may change their lives completely. In extreme cases, it may even lead them to consider or attempt suicide. We may have too much faith in genetic testing. Because of these tests, we tend to believe that our genetic inheritance is our [|destiny]. However, the tests themselves are problematic in several ways. First, they are not always 100 percent accurate. The technology is still relatively new and the results of genetic tests, like any other medical tests, can be misinterpreted. Second, even if a test shows that an individual carries the gene for a disease, this does not necessarily mean that he or she will get the disease. Other factors such as lifestyle, diet, and even the environment may have more effect upon a person’s health than the presence of the gene. Thus, while information from genetic testing may provide important clues about our health, it should not change the way that we define ourselves.
 * Genetic Testing for Diseases: Advantages and Disadvantages **


 * Summarise the information on** [|Genetic Discrimination: Inherited vs. Acquired Disease] to exemplify the issues described in the above fragment.

From this fragment we can learn how important is genetic testing. This testing has many advantages and disadvantages. With a genetic testing we can discover how will be our "future baby", will he or she has inherited illnesses. So, this scientist who are working on this project are making computer data bank.

We can predict the inherited diseases. If you know the diseases you can have a lifestyle, diet to prevent the formation of the illness. If many people discover that their baby may have an important or inherited disease maybe will think on the abortion.
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