Read Temple et al. (2001) Defining Disease in the Genomics EraDownload Defining Disease in the Genomics Era
One of the points of this article is that these authors seek to define disease in terms of “risk” and offer the genome as a place to seek factors that put a patient at risk of adverse consequences. In at least 200 words discuss what you think about the way in which these authors seek to define disease. In your response, you may consider some of the following questions: What are the limitations or problems, if any, of focusing on risk? What are the problems, if any, of focusing on genetics? How does this connect with your reading of Greene (2008)?
In at least 50 words each, comment on the posts of two of your peers. Be sure to say whether you agree or disagree with aspects (or all) of their response and why.
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