Causes Flashcards
What year is modern medicine
1900-present
When was DNA discovered
1953
When were hereditary diseases discovered
1953
Example of hereditary disease
Down’s syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Which individuals investigated structure of dna
Francis Crick and James Watson
How did crick and Watson understand the structure of dna
Used Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins X-rays of DNA and found that it was arranged in a double helix structure
Once DnA was understood what did scientists do
Broke it apart to look at the parts which caused hereditary disease e.g. haemophilia
When did the human genome project begin
1990
What was the human genome project
Scientists from all over the world worked to decide and map the human genome and identify certain genes that pass on hereditary conditions
When was the HGP published
2000
What was the impact of the discovery of DNA
It didn’t lead to treatment of genetic conditions but gave options on how. To prevent diseases after the identification of particular genes
Why is modern medicine significant
It was a great change in causes of disease as a a result of science and technology
What was the result of discovering DNA
New techniques for skin grafts and vaccines
Better understanding of diseases and if an individual is more likely to develop it
Discovery that stem cells can be used to treat faulty cells
Techniques to alter faulty genes
What are some lifestyle factors that are linked to illness
Smoking linked to heart disease and high blood pressure or cancers
Unhealthy diet can lead to type to diabetes and heart disease
Alcohol can lead to liver and kidney problems
Skin cancer from sun
Spread of diseases from sex
