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In the past decade, scientists have developed new tools for editing the DNA of living organisms, and these tools can be applied to all living organisms including the food supply. In this case study…

Can genetic technology be used to rescue the Hawaiian honeycreeper birds? There are a new generation of genetic tools offering ways to change the world around us to improve human health, crops, and…

Technological developments are making it possible to read a person’s entire genetic code, or genome, more rapidly and at a lower cost than ever before. Personal genome sequencing is allowing…

Genetic testing kits are sold for many purposes. Most focus on health and/or ancestry traits, but some of these tests report on genetic markers that have been linked to athletic performance and risk…

GINA (the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act) is a U.S. law to  protect people’s genetic information at work and in the health insurance market (with some exceptions). Students consider…

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare genetic disorder, characterized by a loss of motor function. Researchers have developed treatments for people with this rare genetic disorder, and this lesson…

Why might families affected by a rare genetic disorder look to genetic testing and advances in genetic research? In the lesson, students learn about the successes and challenges facing families as…

This lesson examines the many reasons a person may choose to learn about their genetic information. For some, a difficult-to-diagnose disease might be identified thanks to genetic testing, while…

As scientists analyze DNA from more and more people, they are developing a better understanding of human genetic variation. Students learn what genetic variation is, and consider the questions: How…

DNA ancestry testing comes in several varieties, which provide different ways for people to explore their ancestry, and can be a rewarding and complicated endeavor. This lesson asks students to…