Description

Overview:

One of the fastest-growing areas of medical research is that of genetic testing and gene therapy. This chapter introduces students to this area of DNA research and helps them explore the related ethical issues. Scientists have recently completed a preliminary ‰ŰĎmap‰Ű of all the genes in the human body. This is also known as the Human Genome Project and consists of all the sequences of DNA chemical units that tell a cell how to behave. This accomplishment has incredible benefits. However, it also raises new, complex issues that society cannot ignore.

Subject:

Language Education (ESL)

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division, Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical

Material Type:

Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author:

Donna M. Brinton, Christine Holten, Jodi L. Nooyen

Provider:

United States Department of State

Provider Set:

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Date Added:

06/12/2012