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Questions for Discussion: A Family Disease

  • Would you want to be tested for a genetic disease that runs in your family? Would the availability of a cure influence your decision? What if there were treatments that could prolong your life, but not save you from the disease?
  • Do you think scientists should develop tests for genetic diseases before their cure is available? Why or why not?
  • Who do you think should have access to the results of genetic testing? Explain.