Genetic disorders

ch. 1. How serious a problem do genetic disorders present?

1. Genetic birth defects are more common than formerly thought / Lee Bowman

2. Nonprofit organizations can have a positive impact on genetic disorders / Richard H. Carmona

3. Siblings of children with genetic disorders may develop behavioral problems / Penelope Ross and Monica Cuskelly

4. Families may find hope through children with genetic disorders / John C. McGinley as told to Tom Groneberg

ch. 2. Is society accepting of people with genetic disorders?

1. Society is becoming more accepting of individuals with genetic disorders / Susan Brink

2. The U.S. military practices genetic discrimination / Karen Kaplan

3. Society should not be asked to sacrifice for those with genetic disorders / Fred E. Foldvary

4. People with genetic disorders can become productive members of society / Westchester County Business Journal

5. Children with disorders need special education / Mark Richert

6. Children with disorders can be integrated into mainstream school districts / Joetta Sack-Min

ch. 3. What should be done to address genetic disorders?

1. Newborn screening for developmental disabilities can be beneficial / Bruce K. Lin and Alan R. Fleischman

2. Prenatal testing for adult-onset conditions is not beneficial / Bonnie Steinbock

3. Aborting a fetus with a genetic disorder is a personal decision / Amy Harmon

4. It is not acceptable to abort fetuses showing down syndrome / Patricia E. Bauer

5. Prenatal testing for genetic disorders dehumanizes all who have disorders / Ramesh Ponnuru

6. Prenatal testing for genetic disorders should not be equated with eugenics / Ruth Schwartz Cowan

ch. 4. What is the medical future of genetic disorders?

1. Prenatal gene manipulation has many advantages / Ronald M. Green

2. Genetic advancements may not meet expectations / Jim Manzi

3. Gene therapy could eradicate genetic disorders / Ramez Naam

4. Science surrounding genetic testing for psychiatric disorders is still evolving / Harvard Mental Health Letter

5. Stem cell research is vital to finding cures for genetic disorders / John Greenwald and Jayne Mackta

6. Embryonic stem cell research poses ethical considerations / William Sutherland.