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    Identifying & Understanding Rare Genetic Conditions: Meet Tess Bigelow

    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…
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    Introduction to Genetics and Medicine

    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…
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    The Common Thread: DNA and Human Variation

    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…
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    Admixture Testing: How Can Your DNA Provide Insights Into Your Ancestry?

    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…
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    Ancestry and Identity in the Genomic Age

    It is increasingly possible for individuals to learn about their genetic ancestry through low-cost DNA tests marketed to consumers. Ancestry tests are nuanced, and the results are subject to…