Genome Editing and CRISPR

Recently developed techniques to easily modify DNA, known as “genome editing,” are bringing many new possibilities as well as...

This lesson introduces students to the recent advances in genetics, genetic testing, and genome sequencing. It presents some of...

Our ‘Introduction to Personal Genetics’ gives an overview of how genetics may become relevant to our everyday lives. We...

This lesson uses various articles to explore a range of topics (e.g., HIV, public health, informed consent) that impact...

In the past decade, scientists have developed new tools for editing the DNA of living organisms, and these tools...

Personalized medicine, also referred to as precision medicine, holds great promise to improve healthcare. As the cost of genetic...

All athletes playing on college sports teams governed by the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) are required to confirm...

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is caused by a common genetic variation that affects a person’s red blood cells. This...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition caused by the inheritance of a gene variation. Some people are interested...

Amy talks about the sometimes complicated intersection between genetics and faith and the value of discussions about genetics and...

Chris reminds us how rapidly the field of genetics is changing and that education will be the key to...

Elizabeth, a high school science teacher, explains why she makes time to engage her students on the ethical and...

Advances in genetic technologies are accompanied by questions for society about if, where, and how to apply these tools....

Advances in genetic technologies are accompanied by questions for society about if, where, and how to apply these tools....

Gene editing is a form of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted, deleted, or altered in an organism’s...

Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) is a new technique that enables prospective parents to avoid passing down certain serious medical...