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WebLab#6: Current Issues in Genetics
Goals: To increase your understanding of the following issues, and their practical and ethical implications.
- The Human Genome Project.
- Genetic testing for human diseases and insurance purposes.
- The modification of foods through genetic engineering.
- Genetics research and extension of the human life span.
- Genetic engineering of microorganisms for industry and warfare.
Look over the following exercise
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WebLab#6 Exercise #1
Investigating the Human
Genome Project and Human Genetic Testing
In this exercise
you will work through the worldwide web to prepare for a debate on
ethical issues relating to these endeavors.
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WebLab#6 Exercise #2
Investigation of Human
Life Span Extension and Genetic Modification of Foods and Microorganisms
In this exercise
you will work through the worldwide web to prepare for a debate on
ethical issues relating to these endeavors.
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