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The Pros And Cons Of Genetic Mapping

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The thought of mapping out the human genome can be both exhilarating yet unsettling. There are many benefits and disadvantages that can arise from any genetic testing. Altshuler, Daly and Lander (2008) consider human genome mapping provides a powerful approach to identify genes and biological processes underlying any trait influenced by inheritance, including human diseases. For individuals, the main advantage from genetic mapping would have to be the prevention of diseases. Knowing which genes can pre-dispose us to certain diseases will bring a public health awareness and health promotion to a lot of individuals causing a positive impact on not only the individual themselves but on society and medicine as a whole. Medicine will improve by
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