Fears about DNA / Genetic Testing

In 1983 a faculty member in an interdisciplinary humanities and science study program at Virginia tech, spent time examining the ethical, historical and public aspects of genetics. DNA tests, are capable of examining the genetic material itself.

Our biggest fear is that DNA testing will one day be used against us.

There is a great fear, and with good reason, past experience shows that.... With the new forms of DNA testing for certain disorders and severe illnesses or for genes that can provide clues about susceptibility to chronic diseases, if and when, found out about us, could be used against us again !

What if, Medical Insurance Companies, Employers, Educational Institutions and even Government Agencies could get access to this information what would that mean for us ? Loss of medical coverage, loss of employment, Maybe even loss of scholarships and or grants ! ! !

It could be a true curse....
Think about it, if our government wanted to try to purify the gene pool where would that leave the rest of us.. Millions of people are effected with some kind of genetic disorder, whether they know it or not ! ! !

Genetic testing is a great tool, as long as it's used to help us and not against us..

DNA testing can be done, and there are preventive measures that can be taken, if a disorder is found. The great thing about genetic testing is if it's discovered in previous generations, it can, and for some, mean the difference between life and death if it's detected early enough.

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