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PGED’s resources raise awareness and spark curiosity, reflection, and dialogue about personal genetics. Explore our library of lesson plans, videos, conversation guides, and more!
Engineering the World Around Us: Genome Editing and the Environment
Advances in genetic technologies are accompanied by questions for society about if, where, and how to apply these tools….
Genome Editing and CRISPR
Recently developed techniques to easily modify DNA, known as “genome editing,” are bringing many new possibilities as well as…
Genome Editing and CRISPR
This pgEd presentation gives an overview of the rapidly evolving field of genome editing and one of its newest…
Claims of CRISPR Being Used to Edit Genomes of Twin Girls Born in 2018
This lesson uses various articles to explore a range of topics (e.g., HIV, public health, informed consent) that impact…
Genome Editing & Organ Transplants
There is an extreme shortage of organs for people who need donations and scientists are challenged with finding a…
Discussing Genetics: Reproductive Genetics
Reproductive genetic technologies, including preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), can allow people to learn more…
