Human genetics is also a relevant topic of our recent classroom discussions. Similar to my last post, it also relates to women's control over their reproductive system and eugenics. Human genetics and the term eugenics is a main theme in the movie Gattaca, where one's life and social class are determined before birth, based on the parent's DNA compatibility. The advances they made in the movie are relevant to the advances we have available today.
Because of the research done with human genetics, we have stem cell research that offers us hope to finding cures for cancers and other life threatening diseases. Stem cell research offers us cell-based therapy, the development of new drugs, and the testing of new drugs- all without having to use a human test dummy.
Human genetics as a whole, has enhanced the world of medicine and improved human health due to research. We are able to better understand our own bodies as well as those who may have inheritable diseases or traits, or illnesses. By being able to better understand our bodies and what goes on inside, we are able to take better care of ourselves and take preventatives to things we may be susceptible to.
Kat, I briefly discussed the importance of the history of genetics and how it has impacted society as a whole. Being able to clearly understand how our bodies function and have ultimately came to be greatly improves our qualities of life, as well as everyone else's. Genetics if anything allow us to identify what may potentially be wrong with us, or who we actually come from in regards to heritage.
ReplyDeleteI found this blog post to be extremely interesting and fascinating. Many do not know how much of an impact human genetics has on the research to finding knew cures and medicines in the future. I think this posy did a great job of explaining that.
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