While some scientists squabble over the new
genome discoveries (and look for ways of making more money) we thought we will concentrate on the future impact of those findings
on the wider public. Genome World™ intends to explore the modern genetic discoveries
and their future implications on our day-to-day life, in a simple, but systematic
manner. Following the roots of Medical-Journals.com,we aim to link all online information
covering genetic developments in a methodical and easy-to-access style.
Jargon busting and
simplicity will be in the forefront at all times. Where necessary, Genome World™ will
provide its own, unbiased, and frank opinion on appropriate matters.
Future impact of genome discoveries will not
only be on disease-prevention, diagnosis and treatment, but will also extend to some areas
of the law, insurance and biotechnology industries. Indeed,costs
implications (like in many
other areas of medicine) will eventually decide the level of gene-benefits to the human
race. However, in an uncertain world--the speed of change and start of real benefits
to the wider public--will remain a matter of speculation for some time to
come. Already, 'genetic testing' by some insurance companies, has provoked a considerable
public debate. Such sensitive issues will create some important ethical and legal dilemmas
as we move on. We cannot forget the DNA's established involvement in crime prevention &
detection: will the future developments have a greater impact on areas like crime
detection, and if so, how long will it be, before we notice any appreciable change?.
Hope the above will give a flavour of things to
come, and Genome World™ is looking forward to delivering that to you.
However, as we
still are in our early infant days, please give us some time to
grow. We hope it
will not be too long before we match upto our own, Medical-Journals.com.
In the meantime, please follow the links below. Thank you for your patience.
New Gene
Test May Provide Early Signs of Colon Cancer(Jan.2002)
Genetics and Preventive Medicine:A Time for
Inquiry-MS JAMA(Oct.2001)
The Genetics of Sudden Death-MS JAMA(Oct.2001)
