Genetics

Evaluating Your Own Risk for Inherited Disease   Consider your own health and health risks. What genetic diseases or problems might you face during your lifetime? Predisposition to heart disease, breast cancer, diabetes? You may also complete this activity with information gathered from an individual other than yourself, such as a family member or friend. […]

In regards to ATR-X syndrome, you describe how abnormal chromatin remodeling is a result of a genetic mutation in the gene, ATRX.  What does this gene encode for?  What group, acetyl, methyl, or phosphate, is thought to be involved in this condition? You will find that they do not think there is a direct link between […]

Topic 4 DQ 2  Research a health concern that impacts a population with which you are familiar. How do biostatistics affect the research focus? How do you define the population as your patient? Make sure to include the population and health concern.Give 2 references & 2 responses.

Immunity and the Common Cold Humans have been plagued by disease throughout history and just about everyone has experienced the common cold at some point in time. During your life you will probably have more colds than any other type of illness. Humans have an amazing immune system that helps them fight foreign invaders, but […]

A 16-year-old boy comes to clinic with chief complaint of sore throat for 3 days. Denies fever or chills. PMH negative for recurrent colds, influenza, ear infections or pneumonia’s. NKDA or food allergies. Physical exam reveals temp of 99.6 F, pulse 78 and regular with respiration’s of 18. HEENT normal with exception of reddened posterior pharynx […]

Write at least a 350-word paper in Microsoft® Word in response to the following question: Female copperhead snakes have the ability to reproduce both sexually and asexually. In your opinion, which method is best for the species in general and why?  Develop your opinion and include the following in your paper: Discuss asexual and sexual reproduction in terms […]

Case Study From your course textbook Case Workbook to Accompany Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, read the case studies provided in the following chapters:  “Overview of Genetics”     “Cells” In a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document, create a work sheet by answering the Questions for Research and Discussion provided for each case study. (Do […]