Discussion
One of the goals of the Human Genome Project is to determine the loci (location on the chromosome of the gene) of diseases in the human genome. Once a locus (gene location) has been found, scientists work to determine the difference in the sequence of the normal allele and the mutated allele that causes the disease. For example, gene therapy has been used to treat diseases like Cystic Fibrosis. What will the future be like if it becomes easy for scientists to go into a person’s genes and change their alleles? Describe 5 benefits of this new biotechnology (reference information in the unit within your answer) and describe 5 downfalls to these biotechnological advancements. (200 words minimum).
