In the future, doctors may be able to evaluate your DNA to check for genetic markers related to specific medical conditions or harmful reactions to medications. Your personalized genetic profile could be kept on record and referred to in order to develop personal medical treatment based on your unique DNA sequencing. Scientists have found that just small variations in a specific section of your DNA can help determine how well some medications can work for you or if they would be beneficial at all. Would you want to have your DNA profile kept in your medical record as a reference for your doctors? Explain your answer.

What are potential pros and cons of having such tests done and referring to DNA sequences when determining a patient’s medical treatment?

Describe how the availability of this technology might affect the frequency of genetic diseases in individuals and populations.