Unit One
Genome Sequences
Chapter 3: Genomic Variations
Section 3.1 Environmental Case Study
- Can genomic diversity affect global warming?
Math Minutes:
3.1 How do you measure genetic variations?
3.2 How are populations modeled?
Section 3.2 Human Genomic Variation
- How much variation is in the human genome?
- Why should we care about SNPs?
- Are there any known examples of SNPs that cause diseases?
- Are there any known changes in non-disease QTL due to SNPs?
- Why the SNP Frenzy? Pharmacogenomics!
Math Minutes:
3.3 Are all SNPs really SNPs?
Information Box:
3.1 What's the difference between a mutation and an allele?
3.2 Patent Law and Genomics
Section 3.3 The ultimate Genomic Phenotype - Death?
- Why do we age?
- Are there hidden costs for a prolonged life?
- Do bacteria experience genomic trade-offs too?
Section 3.4 Ethical Consequences of Genomic Variations
- Are genetically modified organisms bad?
- Is genetic testing good?
- Are there simple applications for complex genomes?
Information Box:
3.3 Should I get a genetic test?
