Part one of term paper
More than 4,000 diseases are thought to be related to mutated genes that are inherited from one or both parents. But whether a gene actually triggers a disease can be dependent on a variety of factors, including lifestyle and the environment. Genetic testing can determine if a person has a predisposition to a particular condition. Many doctor ...

Part two of term paper
... Huntingtons disease and dangerously high cholesterol. is a novel approach to treating diseases based on modifying the expression of a person's genes toward a therapeutic goal. has been discussed in the context of treating lethal and disabling diseases although it also has a potential for disease prevention. is in its formative stages, being investigated in basic research laboratories. A number of early human clinical trials have been initiated to test important concepts that have emerged i ...