The Resources
Learn about different DNA technologies
1. Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA technologies
Watch these YouTube videos to get an overview of these technologies.
The following YouTube video is a longer lecture that gives a much more in depth explanation of the variety of emergent DNA technologies impacting medicine. (This video is optional and is not required to complete your task).
Additional resources to review:
Overview of Genetic Testing
Health Issues in Genetics
Gene Therapy
Personalized Medicine
Recombinant DNA: Example Using Insulin
Regulation Links:
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)
Review Process for Human Gene Transfer Trials
Overview of Genetic Testing
Health Issues in Genetics
Gene Therapy
Personalized Medicine
Recombinant DNA: Example Using Insulin
Regulation Links:
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)
Review Process for Human Gene Transfer Trials
2. DNA fingerprinting and forensics
Watch these YouTube videos to get an overview of these technologies.
Additional resources on DNA fingerprinting technologies:
What is DNA fingerprinting?
What is PCR?
PCR technology
Gel electrophoresis
What is DNA fingerprinting?
What is PCR?
PCR technology
Gel electrophoresis
3. Transgenic and knockout mice for research
Watch these YouTube videos to get an overview of these technologies.