BIOL 106

BIOL 106

Human Genetics and Health

Question:

Why are you enrolled in this class?

Answer:

Because human genetics is important to you.

(and here are some reasons)

Family members look alike but not identical-why?

(insert your family photo here)

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=kennedy+family&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=kOx1bfkPKd40UM&tbnid=W9wbRIUYzWsJ6M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.politico.com/gallery/2012/05/the-kennedy-family/000141-001714.html&ei=7y8JUbm7JtGl2AWKooGYCg&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNGAMvg-_wlwIzc5okp9oLoYND0zzg&ust=1359642897138014

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=lloyd+bridges+family&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=Rqx9WG09mgbNzM&tbnid=e5zPapM1TOhqKM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/lone-sailor-award-recipient-beau-bridges/&ei=hjAJUZukHoPT2QXfjoDgCw&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNE_YRF_a8Y5LrPEdHXhRu2SdyJZLQ&ust=1359643125893645

Some individuals are afflicted with genetic disease

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=color+blind+test&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=GJ6v2rSLmn6YsM&tbnid=s4jJdjoHotPjKM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://colorvisiontesting.com/online%20test.htm&ei=bTQJUf6HAaWT0QHi-IAI&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNGwA4_v2v08j8ei-KpbdGrR9o65wA&ust=1359644127021360

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=dwarf&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=_EzulbulHMy0sM&tbnid=mkSkcC7WueSoBM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://abcnews.go.com/Health/slideshow/photos-real-life-dwarfs-16264645&ei=VjIJUYe9KsH20gH8pIDgCQ&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNH2MpaMNNH318vqMGyPtyUexGNFPQ&ust=1359643502371827

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=down+syndrome&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=5ErZl1iwrsbKqM&tbnid=UEB3a5FbtdoCqM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles07/downs-syndrome.htm&ei=XDEJUdrPBqad2QWOnIC4DQ&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNGrHjyjXAo2gK-qLguk7Vxx2NEysA&ust=1359643344835615

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=cystic+fibrosis&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=jPvgOU4pe9JYOM&tbnid=YudMjvu1DnHarM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://journeys4good.com/blog/aid-organizations/cystic-fibrosis-canada-volunteering-for-a-medical-cause/&ei=ljEJUabbLMb62gWG_oCQAg&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNEa2S-mMQ3iE_FUxYshXgtg7xe5KA&ust=1359643408550586

Are you a carrier of genetic disease?

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=karyotype&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=MBa5Xg5RJnSgbM&tbnid=XbOT0kHo58BpSM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://scisosbiol.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/the-karyotype-of-the-sickle-cell-disease/&ei=1DUJUdGzFMWE0QGQ44HYCg&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNG2wuCtDXuyRvOQdwJl81XJF_Y9ng&ust=1359644492999120

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=cystic+fibrosis+pedigree+chart&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=Z2xq36SwFg--DM&tbnid=c8YuIDkavz7awM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk%3ADominance_relationship&ei=gzMJUebtO8XE0QGP64HoDw&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNEhcDHL92XsgqPJ_rlCqJdyoHuclA&ust=1359643894853496

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=XIISdUzKhQGGPM&tbnid=3irLRfm5qHZFoM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http://blackdoctor.org/12519/sickle-cell-sports-athletes/&ei=8jMJUeKdIqb00QGJi4DACQ&psig=AFQjCNF4Lh2QA49NC6PKJi70ZcatRxmJUw&ust=1359644018608608

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=tay-sachs+carriers&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=DST4vCQbL1X_1M&tbnid=ljT1rN1S1NRrHM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304458604577488842861558400.html&ei=ZzUJUdHxJ-Xv0gGHqYD4BA&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNGt_eO0EZDFK4X1SKGhQrjbaNXy2g&ust=1359644306170792

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=double+helix&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=koDmkevb_A9ixM&tbnid=ZVX7IU7VLMP9YM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.dnareplication.info/dnadoublehelix.php&ei=yDYJUYPlB8qR0QGO9oCoBQ&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNHMetlSBcRWNTusngfjR7O0heCIYA&ust=1359644687758506

Genetic component of cancer

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=genetic+causes+of+cancer&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=73j6klU7h7zGbM&tbnid=UuBjyu3qNDTp9M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=https://www.healthtap.com/topics/les-causes-du-sida&ei=2zcJUcnPKsLS0wGKnYCgBw&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNEu8tt4lP5AxvXcrr2sCe2GC5KoJw&ust=1359644874751136

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=genetic+causes+of+cancer&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=lYdtZR0EAYXlYM&tbnid=YRagR4DRroHuAM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://cancercaringnurses.blogspot.com/2011/05/cancer-risks-and-prevention.html&ei=fzgJUY_ONfCN0QHxt4CQDw&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNEu8tt4lP5AxvXcrr2sCe2GC5KoJw&ust=1359644874751136

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=genetic+causes+of+cancer&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=z0OmHc2iHqe7WM&tbnid=TgKMMieIzHMoyM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.the-healthy-diet-paradise.com/what-causes-cancer.html&ei=xjgJUf6tHfSQ0QHV44HwCQ&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNEu8tt4lP5AxvXcrr2sCe2GC5KoJw&ust=1359644874751136

Genetic medicine is the future

Swine Flu Hits Chinese Populations Harder Because Of Gene Variant, H1N1 Virus Research Suggests Reuters | Posted: 01/29/2013

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=stem+cell+therapy&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=xyZl5ZqGP6wG6M&tbnid=bISKe8qeNAcZZM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://stemcellbioethics.wikischolars.columbia.edu/Module+8+-+Applications+of+Stem+Cell+Science&ei=yjoJUbS1L-fG0QGaiICADg&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNEfX8EpXtV8o07rp6VsC0Dfcoy1aQ&ust=1359645705308385

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=genetic+medicine&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=QKtioxL51ubnFM&tbnid=S-AgRTN_JxV-zM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/05/partners-healthcare-quietly-making-push-become-leader-personalized-medicine/qRQG7kyFbK7N4NVbCnIXWJ/story.html&ei=3DkJUbz8IIyF0QGgzYCQCw&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNF0ZMatVRYAM1bvKJ0DMBeX63frlg&ust=1359645365509512

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=genetic+medicine&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=stWmnsh5nzFCAM&tbnid=Id1-F58S39AeCM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://copdsupport.wordpress.com/&ei=_DkJUYLPCrCE0QHZv4CgCQ&bvm=bv.41642243,d.dmQ&psig=AFQjCNF0ZMatVRYAM1bvKJ0DMBeX63frlg&ust=1359645365509512

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