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Thanks to a new understanding of DNA sequencing, doctors now study viruses outside human bodies. Observe an animation of the process using a Virochip to better understand viruses and how they connect to our DNA. By comparing results to databases of known viruses, treatment options open up more quickly.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a scientist to your classroom, or to Skype to your classroom, to discuss the technique in more detail
- Debate how to maintain the database of viruses—is it a safety issue, should it be public knowledge, should it have backups, etc.
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of DNA sequencing and viruses
Pros
- Offers a transcript for English learners
- Designed for IB Biology standards
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- None