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Biology: BIO 110- Human Genetic Disorder Project

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Chambers, J. (Ed.). (2023). Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, 8th Edition. Omnigraphics. https://library.biblioboard.com/content/0d09cf34-8dc6-449e-9230-306774b6e336

 

 

Assignment Information

Human Genetic Disorders

  • Select and research a disorder
  • Give an 8-10 minute PowerPoint presentation including:

Signs and/or symptoms
Incidence/prevalence
Genetic cause
Current research studies
Diagnosing / monitoring
Is gene therapy an option?
Management
Effect on society and culture
P
rognosis   

  • References must be from the past 3 years

*Refer to Blackboard for further assignment content and design requirements from your instructor*

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