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Genetic testing across the world is having a significant effect on diagnosing and treating many diseases that have baffled the world of medicine for countless years. Although most of the testing is only in the beginning stages the scientific evidence that they are finding is leading to many breakthroughs in some genetic disorders. ... Previous testing for gene mutation in stroke patients has not ever produced findings with this gene. ...
Breast Cancer is a disease that scientists are hoping genetic testing may benefit as well. ...
Another aspect of genetic testing is methylation. ... With genetic testing it is cost of the test and also privacy. Right now the price of having the testing done is so high that most average patients cannot afford to have it done. ... The other setback with genetic testing is trying to keep the patients results private from their employers and insurance companies. Right now many people are discouraged from getting testing done for fear that they will be discriminated against. ...
Even though it is a fairly new practice, genetic testing has the potential to be able to save millions of people’s lives all over the world. ... Although it will be years before this testing is affordable and practical enough to administer on a daily basis, it holds the promise of bringing a wealth of information that can help save lives.
Approximate Word count = 1016
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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