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It's now possible to diagnose some nervous system disorders using genetic testing. One example is Huntington's...

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It's now possible to diagnose some nervous system disordersusing genetic testing. One example is Huntington's Chorea, whichslowly robs you of motor and cognitive function until you die,typically before age 55. Would you want to know if you had the genethat would lead to you developing this disease? Why or why not?

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Personally speaking yes I would like to know the risk of me developing a disease in the future but there are some advantages and disadvantages of the same Advantages 1 A sense of relief from uncertainty 2 Potential risk to yourself and your family    See Answer
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