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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ghost in Your Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics lesson plan, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Students work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the treatment required...
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Article
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Breast Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. It discusses the discovery of two breast cancer genes, and some environmental and other factors that may affect whether someone gets breast cancer.
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Handout
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Four More Breast Cancer Genes Found

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, this article charts the breast cancer research undergone by a team of international scientists. The research explores issues related to gene mutations and breast cancer. (May, 2007)