Gene Patenting.
Description Your report will contain 5 main elements. You could use SUBHEADINGS to organize your information and model them after the elements below. Introduction: Importance of recent contributions to the knowledge, techniques, and technologies in genetic research: For example the importance of the human genome project, cystic fibrosis, cancer gene research, use of safflowers to produce insulin, stem cell research…) (1 page) Ethical Issues surrounding Genetic Research: Many genetic topics have social and ethical implications. Choose one of the following topics: Genetically Modified Foods – In Vitro Fertilization Genetic Screening – Gene Patenting Gene Therapy – Artificial Insemination Embryonic Transfer Write an introductory paragraph with background information for the selected topic including the scientific procedures Describe the benefits of the genetics Describe the ethical issues surrounding your topic (3/4th of the page ) Conclusion: In your conclusion paragraph develop an opinion answering the following: “Should research in your genetics topic continue? Justify with 3 supporting points.” highlight your points. (1/4 page) Visuals: Your report must contain at least three illustrations (pictures, graphs, diagrams) in order to support the text. Each figure you include MUST SERVE A PURPOSE. For example, do not just include a nice picture of Dolly the sheep. The illustrations must support what you are saying in some way. Each visual must be referenced within your report. For example: “Figure -1 illustrates the first cloned animal…” OR “ According to Figure-1….” References: You must document all sources that you have used and reference them using APA Format within your essay. ( citationmachine.ca will help your learn referencing in different formats