AIR Topic 2 : Human Genome Project

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Monday, May 17, 2010

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Topic:
Human Genome Project



Description:
: In 1953 James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA - the code of instructions for all life on earth... …In 2003 - just 50 years later - humankind had developed and exploited the technology, the computing capability and the financial and social impetus to record one whole human DNA sequence: some 3 billion letters of genetic code. This research topic will introduce what is Human Genome Project, its benefits and goals. It will demonstrate the science behind the Human Genome Project.



Question:
Specific instructions to students: Please read the references in the order below and answer the following questions. 1. What is the Human Genome Project? 2. What are the Human Genome Project Goals? 3. Explain the science behind the Human Genome project? 4. What are the potential benefits of Human Genome Project? Limit each of your answers to between 350 words.



Reference:
1. Chapter 13 Genome projects. ebook : Human Molecular Genetics 2 Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=hmg&part=A1533 2. Dissecting human disease in the postgenomic era. Leena Peltonen and Victor A. McKusick. Science Feb 16 2001: 1224-1229. Available at:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/291/5507/1224 3. The Human Genome Project : A scientific and Ethical Overview Marion L. Carroll and Jay Ciaffa Available at: http://www.actionbioscience.org/genomic/carroll_ciaffa.html