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  1. What are the ethical issues surrounding gene therapy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Because gene therapy involves making changes to the body’s basic building blocks (DNA), it raises many unique ethical concerns. The ethical questions surrounding ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/ethics - Genetics
  2. Gene Therapy and Other Medical Advances: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Is gene therapy safe? What are the ethical issues surrounding gene therapy? Is gene therapy available to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy - Genetics
  3. Can changes in noncoding DNA affect health and development?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    It is well established that changes in genes can alter a protein’s function in the body, potentially causing health problems . Scientists have determined ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../noncondingdnahealth - Genetics
  4. What are some of the challenges facing precision medicine and the Precision Medicine Initiative?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Medicine Initiative also raises ethical, social, and legal issues. It is critical to protect participants’ privacy and ... process of informed consent . Cost is also an issue with precision medicine. The Precision Medicine Initiative itself ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../precisionmedicine/challenges - Genetics
  5. What is the prognosis of a genetic condition?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... daily activities Potential for complications and associated health issues The prognosis of a genetic condition depends on ... with a normal lifespan and few related health issues. The prognosis of a disease is based on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/prognosis - Genetics
  6. How does genetic testing in a research setting differ from clinical genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... them make decisions about medical care or reproductive issues. It is important for people considering genetic testing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/researchtesting - Genetics
  7. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... could be a good time to discuss these issues. Additionally, obtaining medical records and other documents (such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  8. How are genetic conditions diagnosed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... diagnosis. A personal medical history includes past health issues, hospitalizations and surgeries, allergies, medications, and the results ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/diagnosis - Genetics
  9. Is gene therapy safe?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... determine whether it raises medical, ethical, or safety issues that warrant further discussion at a RAC public ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/safety - Genetics