Human Genome Project and GINA Flashcards

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What do the abbreviations HGP, ELSI and GINA stand for?

A

Human Genome Project
Ethical Legal Social Issues
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

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What were the three main goals of the Human Genome Project?

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Map genes
Determine sequence of all DNA base pairs
Information available to public

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Regarding the Human Genome Project: Who was involved? When was the research done? How much did Congress authorize for the HGP?

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Department of Energy, National Institute of Health, privately funded, International scientific groups.
1990-2003
$3 billion

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Approximately how many base pairs long is the human genome?

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1000 base pairs

3 million that differ between us

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What are some ways that information from the HGP can be used (or may be used in the future)?

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Early detection for diseases/disorders

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Describe some of the ELSI of the human genome project.

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How should the info be used,

privacy issues

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What per cent of the funding for the HGP was set aside for ELSI considerations?

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3%

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What are the provisions of GINA?

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Health insurance, employers can’t discriminate or require genetic testing

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What are some limitations of GINA?

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Doesn’t include life insurance, college admissions, etc.

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What are some possible benefits to having your DNA sequenced?

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Find out possible diseases/disorders for you or future children.

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What are some concerns/possible problems with having your DNA sequenced?

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Knowing something you may not want to know

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