Genetic Screening: Testing for Disease at Birth. At the beginning of the film GATTACA, the protagonist Vincent Freedman narrates his history to the audience, and explains that his society has been affected by advances in genetic engineering.he scene in GATTACA where a personâs future can be mapped out at birth may appear to be farfetched considering the current stages of genetics. It is, however, very possible that determining future prejudicial diseases will be viable in the near future.
The medulla oblongata is part of the nervous system in the lower  half of the brainstem in which connects the brain and spinal cord.  It is subconscious and it controls the â¦involuntary action such as  breathing, blood pressure and even heartbeat. Answered.
Symptoms of damage to the medulla oblongata is that the nerve  signals between the spinal cord and the brain would no longer be  working. The medulla helps to control vital â¦ functions of the brain  such as breathing, blood pressure and regulating heart rate.o yes, damage to one's medulla (Brain STEM) can affect one;s mental processes-both our subconscious, automatic goa-striving mechanism as well as our conscious thought. The medulla is our brains brain and is responsible for our level of awakenessand alertness.