There is a fear that preconception genetic testing may lead to​ “designer babies.” This practice is feared because it is dangerously similar to which of the following historically unethical​ practices?

What are the ways that therapeutic genes can be delivered into​ cells (select the two correct answers)?

Which of the following gene therapies is currently approved in the United​ States?

CRISPR can only be used on humans.

How can information from GWAS be used to inform scientists and physicians about genetic​ diseases?

What is a major risk of long-term blood transfusions in thalassemia patients?

Compare and contrast ex vivo and in vivo gene therapy as approaches for delivering therapeutic genes (select the two correct answers).

What are the commonly used viral​ vectors (select the four correct answers)?

A portion of the ​β​‑globin allele responsible for​ sickle‑cell anemia contains the sequence​ CCTGTGGAG, whereas the same region of the normal ​β​‑globin allele contains the sequence CCTGAGGAG. Which allele would be cut by the restriction enzyme Dde​I, which cuts at the sequence​ CTNAG, where N is any​ base?

Which of the following most accurately describes the family burden associated with mental illness?