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Genetic diseases are present in all the cells of the body. The DNA of each affected cell would have to be corrected to cure a disease. At this time we are not capable of altering the DNA in the trillions of cells in the body at one time. A solution may be possible but if there is an answer it is likely to be a long way off. Viral modifications of DNA might be the right course. Viruses have the capability of entering many cells and altering DNA in different was upon their arrival. The problem at this point would be directing it correctly.
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What is the benefit of the gene?
It has the potential to cure genetic diseases. Curing a disease is more economical that treating it for long period of time.
Why has gene therapy been successful in curing human genetic diseases in the past?
It eliminates the undesired gene and replaces it with a unaffected gene
What is the benefit of gene therapy?
It has the potential to cure genetic diseases. Curing a disease is more economical that treating it for long period of time.
Are rare blood diseases genetic?
Yes some blood diseases can be genetic. It is a fifty - fifty chance that it could be passed on. So I would have to say it might be a very slight chance if you don't have a blood disease then it would be VERY rare that you children would get it also. Hope this helps.
Would you get an award for curing a disease?
It depends on what disease you cure. curing diseases is duty of an honest physician .
What are the modern equipments in curing heart diseases?
none
What is the Chinese method of curing diseases by needles?
acupuncture
How can understanding polar bears hold the key to curing many diseases?
Scientist believes that understanding polar bears may hold the key to curing many diseases.
Are most genetic diseases evenly distributed among ethnic groups?
The problem with genetic diseases is that they are never gone. Say bob has the hemophelia desease and his wife is a carrier of the disease as well. Their children have a one in two chance of having the disease or being carriers because the disease is recessive. Now if bob's wife was not a carrier, their children would have a one in one chance of being a carrier. The problem is the disease is spread by the carriers.
What are the Importance of genetics in medicine?
Genetic engineering has great potential for the field of medicine. Fatal traits can be found and eliminated, and couples can get genetic counseling that can help them to avoid having children with serious genetic defects. The field also offers hope for curing or eliminating diseases such as cancer from the gene pool.
What types of diseases can be predicted with genetic tests?
Genetically inheriting diseases can be found. Other diseases are not genetic
What are the importance of genetic engineering in medicine?
genetics plays a very important role in medicine. particularly in the discovery of certain rare diseases. as you may have observed, most of the rare and complicated diseases are genetic in origin. in line with this, genetics is also being used to diagnose certain diseases even before they manifest their signs and symptoms. a good example of this is newborn screening.
