<p>Walgreens Genetic ‘Spit Kit’ Debate Name:______Hr:____</p><p>Date:______</p><p>The ISSUE</p><p>• Pathway Genomics, San Diego, has announced that beginning Friday, </p><p> shoppers at most of Walgreens' 7,500 stores across the U.S. can buy an over-</p><p> the-counter genetic test. The test would scan their genes for the possibility </p><p> that they'll develop such conditions as Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, </p><p> diabetes, risk of heart attack, or multiple sclerosis. And can also be used to </p><p> predict whether their children will be blind or obese. </p><p>The QUESTION</p><p>• Should Walgreens be able to sell a DNA testing kit over-the-counter?</p><p>– What are the benefits?</p><p>– What are the controversies?</p><p>The ASSIGNMENT</p><p> You will have 45 minutes of class time in the computer lab to research this topic. </p><p>Use your time wisely! </p><p> You may be assigned the ‘in favor’ or ‘opposed’ position of this issue to debate; </p><p> so be sure to find information supporting both. </p><p> Use the internet sites provided and the questions from the powerpoint to guide </p><p> your research. Use the back of this sheet as an outline for your notes. As you research whether Walgreens should sell over-the-counter genetic testing kits complete the following table. </p><p>‘ In Favor’ (the Benefits) ‘ Opposed’ (the Controversy)</p>