DNA Technology Group Assignment
Due: February 29, 2008


Cloning and Stem cells are hot topics in the media these days.  The general public emotionally reacts to these topics with out much information as to what they are, what they can used for and why these DNA technologies are important tools for studying disease mechanisms and finding potential cures.  Our goal is to educate ourselves so we can help the general public understand these topics. After our discussion, each student will write a 1-2 page article that will educate the general public with facts.

Here are our topics:

Cloning
Stem cells

Here are our questions:

What is cloning?
Is there a difference between cloning human genes and cloning sheep?
How is it done?
What systems are being used for cloning human genes?
What are the potential benefits?
What are the potential dangers?
What can this technology be used for?


What is a stem cell?
Is there more than one kind?
How are they produced?
What do they do?
What can they be used for?
What are the potential benefits?
What are the potential dangers?

If you find materials, or you want to share your information with your classmates, Dr. Stone will make copies for you. (Bring them to N358 before class.)

As you find good websites, please cut and paste them into an email to Dr. Stone.


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