8 Questions
How did attention in medical journals and press portray the discovery of haemoglobinopathy genetics?
c) Symbolizing scientific progress
What impact did migration to the UK have on the prevalence of sickle cell anaemia?
c) Increased prevalence
How did some groups exploit fears regarding sickle cell transmission?
c) Instilling fear for discriminatory purposes
Why was managing and researching sickle cell disease more challenging compared to thalassaemia
b) Genetic and clinical unpredictability
Who initiated research on DNA fingerprinting in 1977?
a) Alex Jeffreys
What was the significant contribution of DNA fingerprinting in 1981
Mapping inherited variation
Why do services often fail to cater to the medical needs of ethnic minorities?
c) Cultural and language barriers
What role have migrants played in the development of medical genetics in the UK?
c) Central role
Take this quiz to explore how the discovery of haemoglobinopathy genetics was portrayed in medical journals and press. Learn about the history of this important medical breakthrough and how it was received by the scientific community.
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