DNL SVT
2024-2025
Chapter 1 - the pluricellular organism, a set of specialized cells
Chapter 2 - Genetics and evolution
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I. DNA 101
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II -DNA mutations and consequences
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A. Onset of genetic disorders
- Monogenic disorders: instructions for oral
Video: GENE THERAPY FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
- Complex (multifactorial) disorders: instructions for oral
Parkinson's disease
Video: New Advances Make DBS Therapy More Effective For Treating Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's disease - Instructions for the debate
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Cancer
B. Onset of virus variants
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Video - Covid variants: What happens when a virus mutates? - BBC News
Chapter 3 - Genetics and ethics
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​ I – Ethical concerns of genome editing - NIH - Instructions​
Videos: ​
Scientist claims he helped create world's first genetically-modified babies -CNN
Experts edit out deadly gene mutation in embryo -Scripps News
II - CRISPR/Cas 9: a brief review (link to paper)
Video:
Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
III - Promising CRISPR-Cas9 applications in treatment
Videos:
Radical new gene therapy restores sight to patients with rare eye condition - BBC News
