PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Some say that by doing that we are in a sense creating super humans that have few if any genetic defects. This raises ethical concerns because some religious groups feel that mankind would be taking the role of the supreme creator if gene therapy becomes a reality.

Detailed explanation-2: -PROTECT PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY Most instances of misuse arise from violations of the confidentiality and privacy of genetic information. Physicians should not share patients’ genetic information with third parties or release it to agencies without the patient’s consent, unless required by law.

Detailed explanation-3: -In medicine, knowledge of the human genome makes it possible to understand diseases that have a genetic basis, such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease, leading to important changes in clinical practice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because the risks associated with reproductive cloning in humans introduce a very high likelihood of loss of life, the process is considered unethical. There are other philosophical issues that also have been raised concerning the nature of reproduction and human identity that reproductive cloning might violate.