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.
medulla oblongata. (Åb'lÃ´ng-gÃ¤'tÉ) Plural medulla oblongatas or medullae oblongatae (Åb'lÃ´ng-gÃ¤'tÄ) The lowermost portion of the brainstem in humans and other mammals. It is important in the reflex control of involuntary processes, including respiration, heartbeat, and blood pressure.