What makes zebrafish particularly advantageous for high-throughput cancer research?
GWAS look at single nucleotide polymorphisms to see if a par…
GWAS look at single nucleotide polymorphisms to see if a particular variant appears to be associated with a disease in a particular family.
Gene therapy strives to ________.
Gene therapy strives to ________.
Which factor is NOT considered a primary risk factor for dev…
Which factor is NOT considered a primary risk factor for developing breast cancer?
We talked about a Texas-based biotechnology company that is…
We talked about a Texas-based biotechnology company that is in the business of de-extincting species. What is the name of the company? What species have they de-extincted? How many individuals did they create and what are their names? What other species do they want to de-extinct?
If the newborn screening is normal, the risk of having a met…
If the newborn screening is normal, the risk of having a metabolic disorder is non-existent.
Using CRISPR, scientists can edit almost any gene in the gen…
Using CRISPR, scientists can edit almost any gene in the genome.
There is a fear that preconception genetic testing may lead…
There is a fear that preconception genetic testing may lead to “designer babies.” This practice is feared because it is dangerously similar to which of the following historically unethical practices?
What are the ways that therapeutic genes can be delivered in…
What are the ways that therapeutic genes can be delivered into cells (select the two correct answers)?
Which of the following gene therapies is currently approved…
Which of the following gene therapies is currently approved in the United States?