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Genetics Tutorial
Our tutorial provides the background you need to navigate the field of genetics today.
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Genetics Today
New technologies are changing the field of genetics at a pace unparalleled in modern history.
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Genetic Testing
Genetic testing is now standard practice in medical care. We provide an introduction to genetics and some of the ethical questions raised by new technologies in the field.
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Case Studies
New genetic technologies raise difficult ethical questions. We present complex case studies that ask "what would you do?".
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GMOs
Do you know what a GMO is or how they are created? Learn here.
Case Studies
Each case study presents a moral or ethical dilemma related to genetics. Vote on which action you believe is the most ethical choice.
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