1. Genetic Profiling for Athletes
By Lyndsay and Bronya

2. What is genetic profiling?
Genetic profiling, also known as DNA profiling is the process of determining an individual’s DNA characteristics.
It is simply the collection, processing and analyzing of VNTRs ( variable number tandem repeats)

3. How it works
A sample of DNA is retrieved from the individual (from blood, saliva, semen, hair roots or body tissue, etc.)
Extract the DNA from the nucleus of the cell
Copy the DNA to make enough for a profile
Determine the size of the STRs using a genetic analyzer
Look for a match

4. What is it used for?
DNA profiling is most commonly used as a forensic technique in criminal investigations. It is used to identify a person or to place a person at a crime scene.
Genetic testing has also been used to help clarify paternity

5. Benefits Tests asses child's genetic potential for athletic success
Directed towards individuals, coaches, parents, athletes and sports teams
All it takes is a fee and a sample of saliva
Supplies advanced genetic results on a child's predisposition for athletic success in speed/power or endurance sports.
Show the way genetic traits contribute to athletic skills
Uses DNA to aid in loss of fat, muscle gain, and getting in better shape for subjects

6. Issues Confidentiality risks
Issues regarding different results reported coming from the same subjects
If a company were to “go under”, there is no telling what to happen to all the subjects genetic information
Technology used in tests is not yet advanced enough for results to be as accurate as possible
Counseling is said to be recommended in advance to taking tests

7. References
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