Tag Archives: genetics

Politics, culture, and bioethics in the news

Posted on September 19, 2010 by proftp

Pol 266—still trying to find a paper topic? Some possibilities from the NY Times: Philipinos  working abroad. Accountability in poverty reduction: UN Millennium Development Goals. Living in a garbage dump in Venezuela. Manny Pacquiao: Boxer and politician. Remembering one of … Continue reading →

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Science, ethics, and politics in the news: Who knew? (266, Leh 300)

Posted on February 21, 2010 by proftp

What we are and who we are: Scientists decode genomes of five Africans, including Archbishop Tutu. Making babies and taking tests: Testing curbs some genetic diseases. Myths obscure voodoo, source of comfort in Haiti: Well, okay—now howzabout telling us what … Continue reading →

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Science quiz study guide (LEH 300)

Posted on February 13, 2010 by proftp

Here it is—have at it: Quiz guide: 20 will appear on the quiz 1. What is a gene? 2. What is a genome? 3. What is an allele? 4. Where is DNA found? [location in cell] 5. How many chromosomes … Continue reading →

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Testing, 1, 2; testing. . . (Leh 300)

Posted on July 27, 2009 by proftp

Some information from the Center for Genetics and Society: Healthy embryos show chromosome flaws Genetic ‘MoT’ for disease free babies Preimplantation genetic diagnosis may pose neurological risks Check out the CGS’s blog for other posts on genetics & reproductive techs.

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Questions for de quiz (LEH 300)

Posted on July 9, 2009 by proftp

All right, as promised, the questions for the quiz: I’ll choose 20 questions from this list. Again, all of the answers can be found in the online material; note that the ‘Stem Cell Basics’ document (in pdf) contains a glossary. … Continue reading →

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Bioethics: the underlined works (Leh 300)

Posted on July 6, 2009 by proftp

As noted on the syllabus, some of the readings are available online. You can find them either through the links listed under ‘Bioethics sites & docs‘ or directly, below: Department of Energy Human Genome Project Information: The science behind the … Continue reading →

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