WEEK 5 Question 1: The promise of gene therapy Gene therapy is a major area of research for curing a variety of genetic diseases. Briefly describe...

WEEK 5

Question 1: The promise of gene therapy

Gene therapy is a major area of research for curing a variety of genetic diseases. Briefly describe the process of gene therapy. Give a specific and detailed example of how gene therapy may be used to solve problems associated with genetic disorders. Be prepared to discuss the benefits and possible hazards of gene therapy to human health.

Question 2: Possibilities and dangers of cloning

Cloning has been seen in the news and as a major topic of debate. Briefly describe the process of cloning. What might be the benefits of cloning? What are potential dangers or threats associated with the widespread use of cloning? Be prepared to discuss the ethics of cloning in its various proposed forms and uses.

GENE THERAPYWhat is gene therapy?Gene therapy is the use of sections of DNA, usually the genes to treat genetic disorders.The technique was developed in 1972 but since then it has been...