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Olaita Week 14b Evaluation

Gene therapy is a medical technique that introduces genetic material into cells to treat or prevent diseases by correcting genetic disorders. It includes forms such as gene replacement, augmentation, and editing, offering benefits like targeted treatment and personalized medicine. However, ethical issues arise concerning safety, germline editing, access equity, and the necessity of informed consent.

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Olaita Week 14b Evaluation

Gene therapy is a medical technique that introduces genetic material into cells to treat or prevent diseases by correcting genetic disorders. It includes forms such as gene replacement, augmentation, and editing, offering benefits like targeted treatment and personalized medicine. However, ethical issues arise concerning safety, germline editing, access equity, and the necessity of informed consent.

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Week 14b Evaluation

1.What is gene therapy?

Gene therapy is a medical approach that involves introducing genetic material into a patient’s cells to
treat or prevent disease. It aims to correct genetic disorders by replacing, modifying, or regulating faulty
genes.

2.What are the forms of gene therapy?

a. Gene Replacement Therapy: This involves replacing a faulty gene with a functional one to correct a
genetic disorder.

b. Gene Augmentation Therapy: In this approach, additional copies of a functional gene are introduced
into cells to supplement the deficient gene expression.

c. Gene Editing: Gene editing techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9, allow precise modification of the DNA
sequence to correct genetic mutations or regulate gene expression.

3.What are the benefits of gene therapy?

a. Treatment of Genetic Disorders: Gene therapy holds promise for treating a wide range of genetic
disorders that were previously considered incurable.

b. Potential Cure for Diseases: It offers the potential to cure diseases at the genetic level, rather than just
managing symptoms.

c. Targeted Treatment: Gene therapy can target specific cells or tissues, minimizing side effects and
improving treatment effectiveness.

d. Personalized Medicine: It enables personalized treatment approaches tailored to an individual’s


genetic makeup.

4.What are the ethical issues on gene therapy?

a. Safety Concerns: There are concerns about the safety of gene therapy, including the risk of unintended
genetic changes or adverse reactions to the treatment.

b. Germline Editing: Editing genes in germline cells (sperm, eggs, or embryos) raises ethical questions
about the potential for heritable genetic modifications and their long-term consequences.

c. Access and Equity: There are ethical considerations regarding the equitable access to gene therapy, as
it may exacerbate existing disparities in healthcare access and affordability.

d. Informed Consent: Ensuring informed consent from patients undergoing gene therapy is crucial,
especially considering the complexity and potential long-term effects of genetic interventions.

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