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Today researchers identify a gene suspected of causing a genetic disease in a matter of days rather than years, thanks to the Human Genome Project. Young scientists learn about the Human Genome Project and the scientists who designed the machines and programs to identify every human gene. They read an overview, observe an animation, watch videos, read biographies, and work through an applied problem as part of the online interactive.
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- Read about current research as part of the Human Genome Project
- Debate the ethical, legal, and social issues related to the Human Genome Project
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- Relies on prior knowledge of genes, DNA, chromosomes, and reproduction
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- Includes many great extension links and ideas
- Presents recent scientific breakthroughs and current research topics
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