Would Knowing Genetic Destiny Make A Difference?

The Genome database provides views for a variety of genomes, complete chromosomes, sequence maps with contigs, and integrated genetic and physical maps. The mapping of human genes is an important step in the development of medicines and other aspects of health care. While it has its advantages, it definitely also has disadvantages. I feel that knowing genetic destiny makes a huge difference to one’s decisions in life.

Although gene testing only shows the possibility of contracting disease(s), it still shows that there is a chance of having that disease. Though there are infinite possibilities and uncertainties, one would still be adversely affected as they heard about the ways they are going to die and the illness they would contract. We are humans after all. How can we possibly be totally unaffected when hearing our pessimistic future?

In addition, present diet and lifestyle also plays a role in one’s genetic destiny. Keeping a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle would of course help to minimize the risks of contracting illnesses. Having a balanced diet consists of carbohydrates, proteins and fats which would provide the human body with energy, nutrients and vitamins to fight off the harmful bacteria. Keeping a healthy lifestyle by exercising frequently is also essential in fighting off illnesses as the chances of having a heart attack and obesity is reduce. Hence, whether one lives healthily affects the chances of contracting the sickness too.

Conversely, people can take the necessary precautions upon knowing their genetic destiny. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. They can be more cautious of their health and living by going for frequent medical health check-ups and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Also, one would learn to cherish his life and live everyday to the fullest, leaving no regrets.

In conclusion, I feel that knowing one’s genetic destiny has more detrimental effects than advantages. Although the gene testing only shows a possibility of our future, it leaves one in a worrying state. “Life is full of unpredictables”. Therefore, we should maintain a healthy lifestyle by having a balance diet and exercising frequently as we know that they certainly help to minimize our risks of having diseases and not waste time dwelling on uncertainties.


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