Ethical and social issues have become a large part of the public discussion of genetics and genetic testing. Choose two of the propositions presented here and prepare a list of arguments for and against them.
a. The results of genetic testing for susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, and diabetes should be available to insurance companies and current or prospective employers to provide more information for decision making.
b. Prenatal genetic testing and genetic testing of newborn infants should be available for hereditary conditions that can be treated or managed.
c. Prenatal genetic testing and genetic testing later in life should be available for hereditary conditions that can-not currently be treated or effectively managed.
d. Gene therapy should be used on humans when it can correct a hereditary condition such as sickle cell disease.
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