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I need help with unit 8 of my online grade 11 biology course. I am taking it through (ILC).Help me with these questions please and help me understand them too. Thank you!  Slight Smile Slight Smile

Lesson 8:

23.   The following statement concerns an issue that society may have to deal with as a gene therapy and genetic screening become more commonplace. Read the statement, and make a point-form Agree/Disagree list that includes at least two points to consider on each side of the issue.
“Private biotech companies that have invested millions of dollars in the Human Genome Project have a right to obtain patents for specific gene sequences. Other private companies or research facilities should have to ask permission, or even pay, to use this information in their studies.”

24.   A woman has a defective cervix that prevents her from undergoing natural childbirth. What productive technologies would you suggest she consider.

25.   Research Huntington’s disease. Write a description of this disease using the following headings:
a)   Cause
b)   Symptoms
c)   Rate of occurrence
d)   Prevention
e)   Treatment
f)   Support groups
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9 years ago
Disagree-
1.- science advances more quickly without patents because research is cheaper so no patents could mean better medical breakthroughs
2.- it is legally difficult to patent genetic material that is potentially part of thousands or millions of people. that would mean if a person has the same sequence, they might not be able to use it without liability even if they can sequence it independently (if technology advances that quickly)

Agree
1.- private business took over the human genome project because government research was too slow. the point of a business is to make money, so they were successful and should profit
2.- scientist deserve credit for their work, this motivates scientists to work harder and longer, so they can gain recognition and make a name for themselves
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9 years ago Edited: 9 years ago, Parik
Quote from: Cookiemonsta (9 years ago)
Disagree-
1.- science advances more quickly without patents because research is cheaper so no patents could mean better medical breakthroughs
2.- it is legally difficult to patent genetic material that is potentially part of thousands or millions of people. that would mean if a person has the same sequence, they might not be able to use it without liability even if they can sequence it independently (if technology advances that quickly)

Thank you!!!!

Agree
1.- private business took over the human genome project because government research was too slow. the point of a business is to make money, so they were successful and should profit
2.- scientist deserve credit for their work, this motivates scientists to work harder and longer, so they can gain recognition and make a name for themselves
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Quote from: Cookiemonsta (9 years ago)
Disagree-
1.- science advances more quickly without patents because research is cheaper so no patents could mean better medical breakthroughs
2.- it is legally difficult to patent genetic material that is potentially part of thousands or millions of people. that would mean if a person has the same sequence, they might not be able to use it without liability even if they can sequence it independently (if technology advances that quickly)

Agree
1.- private business took over the human genome project because government research was too slow. the point of a business is to make money, so they were successful and should profit
2.- scientist deserve credit for their work, this motivates scientists to work harder and longer, so they can gain recognition and make a name for themselves

OMG!! Thanks a lot!
SuperFuckboy
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