Putting DNA to Work
Genetic Disease
 Summary Activity (To turn in):
Individually complete and turn in the worksheet for your role.
As a group, prepare a report and/or a presentation answering the following questions:
1) What is the cause of this disease? Gene therapy is a possibility for future treatmente. Discuss the pros and cons of gene therapy.
2) What are the pros and cons of genetic testing for this disease? Who should be tested? Who should be able to access the results of a genetic test (patients, doctors, insurance companies, employers)?
3) Make recommendations for local officials detailing what you think their community policies should be regarding the prospect for future disease, treatments, counseling recommendations, etc.
Each question should be answered in a one page report (for a total of three pages). The report must be approved by all members of the group before being turned in. These questions might require further research into the issues. Start with the references you used for your individual work, and then move to references in theEach question should be answered in a one-page report (for a total of three pages). The report must be approved by all members of the group before being turned in. These questions might require further research into the issues. In addition to the references you used individually, you can use the references in the Resources section.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have figured out the cause of infant deaths in this remote community. Now on to your next medical challenge.....
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