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What is the condition associated with trisomy 21 due to non-disjunction?

  • Down syndrome (correct)
  • Klinefelter syndrome
  • Turner syndrome
  • Fragile X syndrome

    • Termination of pregnancy on medical grounds is a widely discussed ethical topic.

    True

    What is the price of the gene therapy Hemgenix recommended by NICE?

    $3.3M

    In families with a history of __________, the genetics and ethical considerations may be significant.

    <p>hemophilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their associated genes:

    <p>Down syndrome = Trisomy 21 Hemophilia B = Factor IX Prothrombin = Factor II Factor VIII = Hemostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of the Global Variome Project?

    <p>To collect and curate human variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Global Variome Project was founded in 2015.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who co-chairs the Global Variome Project?

    <p>Sir John Burn, Garry Cutting, and Ingrid Winship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of beta thalassaemia, gene therapy is estimated to cost $______ million per patient.

    <p>2.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations or terms with their descriptions:

    <p>UNESCO NGO = Renewed in 2023 Global Globin Network = Catalog beta globin gene variations Human Variome Project (HVP) = Merged with HUGO in 2020 Thalassaemia = 300 million carriers globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary inheritance pattern of mitochondrial DNA?

    <p>Maternally inherited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paternal mitochondria are preserved after fertilization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of mitochondrial DNA does the son carry that contains the deletion?

    <p>78%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The female pronucleus and male pronucleus combine during __________.

    <p>fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their corresponding symptoms:

    <p>Short stature = Diabetes Adrenal failure = Myopathy Ptosis = Cardiac conduction defect Deafness = No clinical symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential ethical issue arises when considering the introduction of new mitochondria into an embryo?

    <p>Genetic modification concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HFEA research licenses allow for alterations in the genetic structure of embryos.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HFEA stand for?

    <p>Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genetic cause of Huntington's disease?

    <p>Repeat expansion of the Huntingtin gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prevalence of Huntington's disease is 1 in 100,000 affected individuals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does VUS stand for in the context of genetic variants?

    <p>Variant of Uncertain Significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The zygote stage characterized by mitochondria from both parents is known as the ______.

    <p>pronucleate stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following genetic conditions with their characteristics:

    <p>Huntington's disease = Caused by repeat expansion BRCA1 mutation = Associated with breast cancer risk Alzheimer's disease = Risk can be indicated by APOE genotype Cystic fibrosis = Caused by CFTR gene mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical topic involves the decision to terminate a pregnancy based on genetic findings?

    <p>Termination of pregnancy on medical grounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The BRCA1 Val1736Ala variant is conserved across different species.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential benefit comes from whole genome sequencing in newborns?

    <p>Mapping genetic code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ stage marks the early development of the zygote involving the release of pronuclei.

    <p>Metaphase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves analyzing an individual's entire genetic makeup?

    <p>Whole Genome Sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern regarding the genetic variants mentioned in the quotes?

    <p>They may be pathogenic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The BRCA Exchange app is focused on providing information about deduplicated variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical considerations are mentioned regarding genetic variants with high predictive value?

    <p>Termination of pregnancy on medical grounds, pre implantation genetics, sex selection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One risk associated with genetic testing is __________ problems getting insurance.

    <p>insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible outcome of discovering significant genetic variants?

    <p>Notification of treatable disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the ethical topics with relevant concerns:

    <p>Termination of pregnancy = Reproductive choices Predictive Testing in Young People = Future health risks DNA theft = Privacy violation Insurance = Premium costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Insurance companies should definitely be allowed to use genetic information in their decisions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the programs mentioned that assesses genetic pathogenicity?

    <p>Mutation Taster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act requires all sites holding tissues and organs to obtain a licence?

    <p>Human Tissue Act 2006</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is permissible to hold tissue samples with the intent to extract DNA under the Human Tissue Act 2006.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of MSH2 carriers will get cancer by age 75?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2019, __ people in England were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

    <p>37,092</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following acts to their purposes:

    <p>Human Tissue Act 2006 = Regulation of tissue and organ handling Data Protection Act 1998 = Protection of personal data NHS Act 2006 = Confidentiality in medical data use Euro Convention on Human Rights = Rights to privacy and personal freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is correct regarding the research without consent under the Data Protection Act 1998?

    <p>Research without consent is permissible under certain conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anonymised data use is regulated under the Human Tissue Act.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a classic symptom ignored in Stephen Sutton's case?

    <p>Lynch syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By age 75, 80% of MSH2 carriers will get __.

    <p>cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people were referred for germline testing in 2019?

    <p>210</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Genetics and Ethics

    • Course code: BGM1004-26 2024
    • Lecturer: Sir John Burn MD FRCP FMedSci
    • Role: Professor of Clinical Genetics, Newcastle University; Clinical Geneticist, Newcastle Hospitals

    Genethics

    • 100,000 babies to have genetic code mapped - BBC News
    • Images of protests regarding abortion rights

    Ethics Topics

    • Termination of pregnancy on medical grounds
    • Pre-implantation Genetics
    • Sex selection

    Case Study: Samantha

    • 1 in 700 babies
    • 1 in 100 if mother is 40+
    • Genetic abnormality: 47,XY,+21

    Case Study: Fetus Abnormality

    • Question: Should a woman be allowed to terminate any pregnancy where there is an abnormality in the fetus?
    • Options: Yes, No, Abstain

    Gestational Limit

    • Question: Should there be any gestational limit?

    Queen Victoria and Haemophilia

    • Family tree illustrating haemophilia inheritance

    Haemophilia Mechanism

    • Diagram illustrating the clotting cascade, highlighting the role of Factors VIII and IX.
    • Prothrombin → Thrombin → Fibrinogen → Fibrin → Blot clot

    Gene Therapy

    • Hemophilia gene therapy (Hemgenix) approved for marketing
    • UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance against NHS coverage for adults with hemophilia B.
    • Cost: $3.3M per patient

    Human Variome Project

    • Founded in 2006 by Richard Cotton
    • Co-chaired by Sir John Burn, Garry Cutting, and Ingrid Winship
    • Aims to collect and curate all human variation
    • Uses Gene-Disease Specific Databases in LOVD
    • Includes a Global Globin Network for cataloging beta globin gene and modifier variations.
    • Led by Raj Ramesar and Zilfalil Bin Alwi
    • Working on Thalassaemia (300 million carriers, 1M affected), $2.8M per patient gene therapy project

    Fertilization and Early Development

    • Images of sperm, egg, and 2-day-post-fertilization zygote
    • Question: How many souls?

    Preimplantation Diagnosis

    • Question: If we perform preimplantation diagnosis, are we causing the death of an individual if we leave unused zygotes to die in the Petri dish?

    Blastomere Removal

    • Question: Does the removal of a blastomere constitute the loss of a soul?

    Mitochondrial DNA

    • Mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited
    • Each human ovum contains about 500,000 mitochondria
    • Paternal mitochondria targeted for destruction after fertilization

    Mitochondrial Disease Case

    • Mother: 38% mtDNA carries a deletion; No clinical symptoms
    • Son: 78% mtDNA carried the deletion; Short stature, Diabetes, Adrenal failure, Myopathy, Ptosis, Cardiac conduction defect with pacemaker, Deafness, Died aged 7

    Genetic Disorder Family Tree

    • Pedigree showing inheritance of a genetic condition

    Moving Parental Chromosomes

    • Question: Could we move the parental chromosomes to another oocyte?

    Genetic Modification of Embryo

    • Question: If we gave an embryo new mitochondria, would it be "genetically modified"?
    • HFEA research license restrictions on altering genetic structure of cells while forming part of an embryo.
    • Discussion of "genetic structure"

    Embryo Development Stages

    • Diagram of embryo development stages (Germinal Vesicle, Metaphase II egg, Pronucleate stage)
    • Diagram illustrating the removal of pronuclei and the transfer of mitochondria.

    BRCA1 Variant

    • Newcastle family: BRCA1 Val1736Ala
    • BRCA1: Valine is conserved at equivalent position 1736 in all 18 species examined

    Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS)

    • Lab classification of VUS in October 2014 (Variant of Uncertain Significance)
    • Inconsistent reports about VUS (Variant of Uncertain Significance), lacking a consistent mechanism.

    BRCA Databases

    • 72,000 deduplicated variants in BRCA1&2

    • BRCA Exchange website

    Untreatable Genetic Disorder and Disclosure

    • Question: If we discover genetic variants which have a high predictive value for an untreatable disorder, should we tell people?

    Insurance and Genetic Testing

    • Question: Should insurance companies be allowed to use genetic information in their decisions on premiums and whether to offer cover?

    DNA Theft

    • Case study: the threat of DNA theft in 2002 involving St James Palace and Harry's hair

    Human Tissue Act 2006

    • All sites holding tissues and organs require a license and are subject to external regulation.
    • Illegal to hold samples with the view to extracting DNA.
    • Once extracted, DNA is exempt from regulation.
    • Data Protection Act 1998 (research permissible under certain conditions)
    • Section 251 NHS Act 2006 (usual confidentiality may be set aside if consent is not practicable)
    • Article 8 Euro. Convention on Human Rights

    Research Access to NHS Records

    • Question: Should researchers be allowed access to your medical records in the NHS to perform anonymized research?

    Colorectal Cancer Cases in England

    • 37,092 people in England with colorectal cancer in 2019
    • Thousands had Lynch syndrome

    Lynch Syndrome Genetic Testing

    • 210 people referred for germline testing for Lynch Syndrome MMR genes.
    • 90% of people with LS had not been tested.

    Eugenics

    • The concept of eugenics as introduced by Francis Galton.
    • Early 20th-century eugenics clinic—Ellis Island, New York.

    Summary

    • UK no longer assumes a Judeo-Christian moral model.
    • New technologies necessitate positions where individual choice is compared to ethical choices of others.
    • Awareness of unforeseen consequences is crucial.
    • Put the individual at the centre of consideration.

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