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If you have a faulty gene, (a gene defect) then every cell in you body has it and possibly all or some of the sex cells you produce will have it too. There is noting really at the moment you can do about this (but gene therapy is a developing science).
If you know you have a gene defect, you will have been told this by a qualified medical practitioner (a doctor). You need to ask this doctor to refer you to an expert in the field relating to your condition so that you can be advised how best to live your life and so you know the risks associated with your condition to passing the problem on to your offspring.
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What can replace a gene in an animal's genome?
A new gene can be inserted into an animal's genome through genetic engineering techniques, such as gene editing or transgenesis. These techniques can replace a faulty gene with a functional one, or introduce a completely new gene into the genome. Additionally, gene therapy can be used to deliver therapeutic genes into an animal's cells to treat genetic disorders.
Is todd homozygous or heterozygous for pku?
If Todd has PKU, he would be homozygous for the gene associated with PKU, meaning he has two copies of the faulty gene. This would result in the expression of the PKU disorder.
Why is it that two normal parents could have a child with pku?
PKU, phenolketonuria, is a genetic disease caused by a recessive gene. So, a person with one normal and one faulty gene for this characteristic will not have the disease, you have to have two faulty genes to have the disease. If two people who each have one gene for PKU have a child, that child can inherit the gene from each parent and therefore will have two copies, causing the recessive trait to manifest.
Explain what human gene therapy is?
If a person is lacking a gene that causes a disorder, for example diabetes, and a gene can be inserted into cells that require the gene, this would be gene therapy. Parkinson's disease and X-linked SCID are two that are be researched.
What are the key differences between gene editing and gene therapy, and how do they impact the field of genetic medicine?
Gene editing involves making precise changes to the DNA sequence of a gene, while gene therapy involves introducing new genes into a person's cells to treat or prevent disease. Gene editing allows for targeted modifications, while gene therapy aims to replace or supplement faulty genes. Both techniques have the potential to revolutionize genetic medicine by offering new treatment options for genetic disorders, but they also raise ethical and safety concerns that need to be carefully addressed.
Which of the following is the first step in gene therapy?
Identifying the faulty Gene. Identifying the faulty Gene that causes the disease.
How are the scientists in the Field in genetics trying to help people with genetic disorders?
They can cure inherited genetic diseases by taking the faulty gene out of the person's DNA, and replacing the faulty gene with a healthy gene. This way the person is not only cured from the disease, but any future generations in that person's family won't be affected either, because the faulty gene will have been removed altogether.
Is Huntington's Disease a gene mutation?
No, it's caused by a single point mutation of a gene.
Why do only half of a carrier's gametes contain faulty cf gene?
only half of the carrier's gametes contain the cystic fibrosis gene because they only inherit one gene from either the mother or father, not both. For someone to have cystic fibrosis they must have inherited a faulty gene from each parent.
How can a faulty gene alter a hemoglobin molecule?
Answering "http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_can_a_faulty_gene_alter_a_hemoglbin_molecule"
What causes inherited condition?
A faulty gene handed down from one or both of the parents.
What are the treatments for genetic disorder?
Genetic disorders are caused by faulty genes. Each gene in your DNA codes for a specific protein. If the gene is faulty,it might produce the wrong protein or not produce a protein at all. This causes genetic disorders, e.g cystic fibrosis, haemophilia and sickle-cell anaemia. These orders are hereditary, passed on from a parent. Gene therapy could be used to treat genetic disorders. It involves inserting a new functional version of a faulty gene into a patient's cells. Hope that helped
What involves replacing faulty genes with normal working genes in order to provide a cure for a genetic disorder?
Gene therapy involves replacing faulty genes with normal working genes to provide a cure for a genetic disorder. This can be done by inserting the normal gene into the patient's cells using a vector, such as a virus, to deliver the gene safely. Gene therapy holds promise for treating a wide range of genetic disorders.
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex?
Hello, I see you are asking "What are the causes for epidermolysis bullosa?" EB is caused by a faulty gene (gene mutation) that makes skin more fragile. A child with EB might have inherited the faulty gene from a parent who also has EB. Or they might have inherited the faulty gene from both parents who are just "carriers" but don't have EB themselves. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/epidermolysis-bullosa/c/12464
Can black parents have white babies?
Yes. It is possible but fairly rare, maybe when you have a faulty gene or have IVF
Is todd homozygous or heterozygous for pku?
If Todd has PKU, he would be homozygous for the gene associated with PKU, meaning he has two copies of the faulty gene. This would result in the expression of the PKU disorder.
What can replace a gene in an animal's genome?
A new gene can be inserted into an animal's genome through genetic engineering techniques, such as gene editing or transgenesis. These techniques can replace a faulty gene with a functional one, or introduce a completely new gene into the genome. Additionally, gene therapy can be used to deliver therapeutic genes into an animal's cells to treat genetic disorders.
