'I would gain nothing by knowing.' (genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease)
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Carol Jennings could have a DNA test to see if she carries the Alzheimer's mutation in her genes but has refused to do so. Her father was diagnosed as suffering from Alzheimer's disease in 1982 at the age of 58 and Mrs Jennings has a 50% chance of developing it. A research programme is going on with 700 people from 230 affected families and geneticists at St Mary's Hospital Medical School have found gene mutations in many, but not all, of the families. Dr Martin Rosser, St Mary's consultant neurologist, says the research has led to a much deeper understanding of the causes of the disease and gives hope for a cure in the future.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Scientists investigate the genetic anatomy of human intelligence
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By the year 2000 it could well be possible to determine the likely intelligence of an unborn foetus by examination of its genes. Robert Goodman of London's Institute of Psychiatry believes that the system could be abused by parents seeking highly intelligent children and the ethical and moral factors should be investigated as soon as possible. There are around 100,000 genes carrying the details of human genetic intelligence and all should have been isolated and examined within ten years. Doctors can already tell parents if their unborn child suffers from such diseases as sickle cell anaemia and cystic fibrosis.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Concern at genetic research on food
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Almost 13,000 people throughout the European Community were questioned by the Eurobarometer Survey regarding their opinions on the use of genetic engineering on plants, micro-organisms, farm animals, food, human gene therapy and manufacure of medicines and vaccines. Its use on farm animals earned the greatest disapproval. Three quarters of those questioned were in favour of applying genetic engineering to gene therapy for humans but were not too happy about its use in the food industry. Use on farm animals was opposed by more than approved it.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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