Number: 198 Topic: Gene Therapy and Its Benefits to Humankind <desc> Description: A document will discuss the advances in medical science which enable researchers to alter genes thereby effecting a cure or stabilizing a person`s medical condition or illness. <narr> Narrative: A relevant document will report on scientific and medical research currently being undertaken or planned, to identify those genes which are responsible for specific illnesses, acquired or hereditary; e.g., cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, mild retardation, muscular dystrophy. Also relevant is any discussion/ reporting on gene splicing and gene implantation techniques as well as tests for adults which could identify future parents whose children will inherit an illness.