genome 10 prevention

In this chapter of genome, ridley talks about various kinds of dieases. Ridley focuses on the diseases that had no cure int he past but in present time  now does. Ridley states that it is our duty and common sense to treat those diseases when the option to do so its available or  when certain information is available. He talks about the process of apo processing and how it helps control the metabolism in humans and the synthesis of fat. He also talks about how it relates to cholestrol and that genetic testing may help scientists plan a healthy diet and eating style that may be beneficial to ones apo genes. ridley then talks about Alzheimers disease and shows a connection to apoe. he also discusses the issues of genetic testing on patients with alzheimers and unfounded fatalism conveyed the patient. He also suggest that doctors should use genetic testing everyday to diagnose and talk about the negative effects in the release of genetic information to the government etc